What’s New

Annual Assembly Safe Hotel Booking
AAHPM and HPNA have released a statement to address how to safely book a room if you are attending the Annual Assembly in Montréal, Canada. Please read the statement.

AAHPM Offers Hospice Policy Recommendations
The Academy has responded to a request from U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer for input on improving hospice program integrity and redesigning the Medicare hospice benefit. In two letters, AAHPM offered guiding principles and high-level policy recommendations informed by an Academy workgroup composed of leaders in hospice medicine, public policy, and DEI. Read the letters.

Apply to Become a 2023 Community Leader
Get involved in the Academy by serving as a community leader on a SIG or Forum. Applications are open through February 6. This is a great opportunity to stay informed about the work of the Academy and helps ensure your unique group voice is heard. Learn more and apply today.

2023 Annual Assembly Registration
Registration is now open to attend the 2023 Annual Assembly, March 22-25, 2023. Choose your adventure – attend in person in Montreal, Canada or virtually in the comfort of your own home. This meeting will still capture your heart, re-energize your spirit, and stimulate your mind through networking events and the best hospice and palliative care education. Join us!

Announcing the 2023-2024 Board of Directors
The results are in! View the newly elected 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will begin their terms following the 2023 Annual Assembly, which will be held both in Montréal, Canada and virtually, March 22-25, 2023. Learn more.

Register Now for Grand Rounds with Rodney Tucker, 2/23
The 2023 Grand Round Lecture Series will kick off Feb 23 with the one-hour presentation "Hard Stop”: A Story about Leadership Evolution with Dr. Rodney Tucker. Listen and learn as he shares the evolving roles of his leadership journey throughout the past 5 years by leading through a lens of crisis. Learn more and register.

2022 Grand Rounds: Year in Reflection
The 2022 Grand Rounds: Year in Reflection recording bundle is now available in AAHPM Learn! Hear from legacy leaders, Dr. Martha Twaddle, Dr. Tammie Quest and Dr. Jean Kutner as they share their leadership perspectives for hospice and palliative care professionals. Learn more.

AAHPM Sends Letter to the Editor of The New Yorker
After listening to our community, President Tara Friedman sent a letter to the editor of The New Yorker responding to the article "How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle". Read the letter.

AAHPM DEI Assessment Presentation Now Available
In July, the Exeter Group presented the findings, results, and recommendations to the AAHPM DEI Committee and executive board members. We have recorded the presentation and are excited to share the video with all of our members. Watch now.

Congratulations to the 2022 Leadership Scholars
AAHPM congratulates the recipients of the 2022 Leadership Scholars. This scholarship provides financial support to Academy members seeking to participate in leadership development engagement activities to support growth as a leader. View the recipients and learn more.