What’s New
AAHPM Week in Review: August 12-16
Time is running out to apply for Annual Assembly and State of the Science scholarships, as well as to become a Fellow of the Academy. AAHPM submitted ideas to reduce administrative burden and was represented on a call to discuss workforce issues and sustainable reimbursement. Read on.
Registration Now Open for Ascend Leadership Training
Ascend is an interactive 2-day course designed for hospice and palliative care professionals to learn and grow as a leader, both emerging and seasoned. Small group activities will help you connect with your peers, rethink your practice, and gain tools you and your team can use. Learn more.
AAHPM Week in Review: August 5-9
This week board members, community leaders, various stakeholders, and staff gathered for the 2019 strategic planning retreat. Don't forget to submit a nomination for the Circle of Life awards and for the AAHPM pediatric or palliative medicine access fund scholarship to attend the Annual Assembly or State of the Science. Learn more.
PCHETA Reintroduced in U.S. Senate - Help Build Support
The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Will you help build momentum for the bill? AAHPM’s Legislative Action Center makes it quick and easy to look up your lawmakers and send a personalized e-mail or tweet with customized messaging based on the status of their support. Take action today!
AAHPM Week in Review: July 29 - August 2
This week AAHPM hosted the Palliative Care Quality Collaborative's first in-person board meeting, focus groups were held to help inform the Academy's strategic planning, AAHPM leaders were interviewed regarding the development of a U.S. report, and more. Read this week's review.
The New Annual Assembly Hashtag: #hapc20
As our field continues to grow, AAHPM and HPNA leaders came together to create a new hashtag for the 2020 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care: #hapc20. Hospice and Palliative Care is a more inclusive term for this annual meeting. Read the blog for more information.
AAHPM Week in Review: July 22-26
Catch up on the latest at AAHPM. Last week was the virtual conference, AAHPM staff members spoke at an annual conference, it's the final week to submit papers and posters for Assembly, AAHPM joined NCHPC in sending a letter regarding hospice payment rates, and Phil Rodgers represented the Academy at SAGSA. Learn more in this week's Week in Review.
AAHPM Week in Review: July 8-12
In this week's review, there are a lot of things that you can take advantage of, but deadlines are fast approaching. Register for the Virtual Conference taking place Wednesday, July 17-18; the 20% off products member sale ends July 18; and PCHETA was reintroduced to the Senate and we need you to take action to build momentum. Learn more.
New HPM Fellowship Training Resource
A resource guide for aligning and strengthening hospice curriculum for new and existing training programs is now available. The HPM Fellowship and Hospice Program Partnerships Guide includes information for hospice programs seeking HPM fellowship collaborations, HPM fellowships seeking to develop hospice educational partnerships, and an extensive toolkit.
AAHPM Week in Review: June 24-28
This edition of the Week in Review is overflowing with great information: new resources for program directors are here, HPM workforce reports were debuted, members receive discounts on products through July 18, and more. We would like to remind you that the AAHPM offices will be closed for the July 4th holiday. Read the Week in Review.