What’s New
AAHPM and HPNA release measures to help drive quality care
Measuring What Matters was launched to ensure palliative and hospice care patients receive the highest quality care by identifying the 10 best existing indicators – measures – to gauge that care. Learn more...
HMDCB Certification Discount at Assembly
If you missed the early application deadline to sit for the HMDCB exam, don't worry! Attendees of AAHPM's Assembly will receive a discount code to waive the $250 late fee. Simply stop by the HMDCB booth, #418, and ask for the code. Learn more...
Rotella Named Chief Medical Officer for AAHPM
Joseph D. Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM, of Louisville, KY, was appointed AAHPM's Chief Medical Officer effective March 1. He will work closely with CEO and Executive Director Steve Smith, its Board of Directors and members of the senior management team. Learn more...
Applications Available for Year-Long Mentoring Scholarship
Mentoring is the sharing of expertise, perspectives, skills, and principles. The AAHPM Year-Long Mentoring Scholarship provides funding to support new mentoring relationships focused on professional development in hospice, education, research, clinical care, and administration. Learn more...
Learn Strategies for Avoiding Burnout Webinar Recording
Start the new year out right by promoting staff wellness and resilience. This 60 minute webinar includes background on burnout in hospice and palliative care and strategies for resilience you can use starting today. Learn more...
HPM Fellowship Program NRMP/ERAS Reg Processes Webinar
Join us on January 22 at 11 am - Noon CT to hear from National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and the Association of American Medical Colleges Electronic Residency Application Service (AAMC ERAS) staff members who will provide an overview of the Match process and timeline including use of the Registration, Ranking, and Results® (R3®) system and ERAS® registration processes. Gather as many people as you'd like in one office, conference room or auditorium for one registration fee - $50. Register now...
Education on Safer Prescribing of Opioids Continued
A $3.6 million grant has been awarded to a group of 13 prominent health care provider organizations, including AAHPM, to deliver education to clinicians on safer prescribing of extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA)opioid pain medications. This Collaborative for REMS Education (CO*RE) has educated 53,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants, and aims to educate tens of thousands more. Access free CO*RE educational activities and materials. Learn more...
2014 Intensive Board Review Course DVD Recording Available
Would you like to advance your clinical competence in the field? Listen to these fast-paced and intensive reviews of best clinical practices on your desktop, tablet or on the go. Learn more...
Scholarships Available for HPM Lectures
The AAHPM Hospice and Palliative Medicine Lecture Series application is open, this scholarship provides support to members who have been accepted to present on palliative care or hospice topics at other medical society meetings. Apply today...
Interested in taking the HMDCB Examination?
The 2015 HMDCB application cycle will open in November 2014. Applications to apply for the HMDCB certification will be available in September. Learn more...