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Advocacy Program Pushes for Improved Pediatric Hospice, Respite, Palliative Care

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The program assists with business aspects such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, board structures and member development and guidance on how to apply for nonprofit status, Cottor stated. Serious and terminally ill children and their families often have limited options when it comes to pediatric hospice, respite and palliative care.

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2024’s Most Read Palliative Care News Stories

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The following are the most-read Palliative Care News articles of 2024. Access was the watchword in the palliative care community during 2024, as providers sought more ways to reach the right patients at the right time. Substances in this realm include cannabis, ketamine, MDMA and psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD, among others.

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Breast Cancer Patients Often Lack Access to Palliative Care

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Breast cancer patients often lack access to palliative care services, but the needle may be moving as researchers dig into common barriers and clinical and financial outcomes. A recent study of nearly 30,000 hospitalized metastatic breast cancer patients found that only 19% received palliative care from 2010 to 2014. the researchers indicated.

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Incorporating Palliative Care in Hospice: The Tech Perspective

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As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. However, unlike hospice services, which have a distinct payment model supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), palliative care has less established infrastructure for delivery.

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Top 5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories from 2023

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This article explored the emerging strategies in palliative care that could have promising impacts on strengthening this workforce, including education and technology initiatives. The topics range from unmet staff and patient needs, financial and operational headwinds and research fueling innovative care delivery approaches.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Palliative Care Organizations

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This article is sponsored by Axxess. The article is based on a webinar hosted by Zaundra Ellis, Vice President of Hospice Solutions at Axxess with input from Cristina Montanez, Care Advocate and Lead Educator at Hospice of the North Coast and Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, VP for Quality and Standards at Community Health Accreditation Program.

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Palliative Care ‘Across the Pond:’ Providers Face Similar Challenges Globally

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Though regional variations exist, some palliative care delivery challenges are nearly universal for providers across the globe. Palliative care providers worldwide stand to benefit from sharing “lessons learned” to address common pain points. Increasing goals of care conversations among patients and families is another. “It