What’s New
The Next Gen Scholars for Equity in HPM Applications Now Open
Apply today to become a Scholar or Sponsor for the Next Gen Scholars for Equity in HPM program. AAHPM is accepting applications now through June 30. Learn more and apply today.
AAHPM Comments on CMS’ FY24 Hospice Proposed Rule
The Academy has weighed in on CMS’ proposals regarding FY 2024 hospice payment and quality reporting. In detailed comments, AAHPM addressed utilization trends, telehealth, quality measurement, health equity and more, while reiterating previous calls to ensure sustainable reimbursement and reform the Medicare hospice benefit. Read our letter.
Announcing the New JPSM Associate Editors
Congratulations to the three new associate editors of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM). These individuals will be responsible for their defined content areas including clinical and nursing.
Implementing AAHPM’s Measures Survey
The Measures Application Partnership (MAP) has recommended that AAHPM’s new patient-reported outcome performance measure (PRO-PM) “Feeling Heard and Understood” be available for reporting by eligible providers in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Please let us know if you intend to implement one or both measures. Submit survey response.
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.
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.
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.
New AAHPM Learn Activities Available Now
Two new activities were added to AAHPM Learn last month: Elevating Patient and Caregiver Voices: "Implementing New Patient-Reported Experience Measures" and "Bringing NCP Domain 5 to Life Within Your Hospice and Palliative Care Practice Micro-Learning Flight". Learn more