Amplify Your Voice
AAHPM brings the stories of hospice and palliative care directly to policymakers, promoting issues of importance to patients with serious illness and the health professionals who care for them.
Take Action
AAHPM members play an important role in helping policymakers see the advantages of hospice and palliative care and how recent health policy proposals affect you and your patients. Take steps to make sure your opinions are recognized.
Health Policy & Advocacy News
Key Issues
AAHPM advocates for policies that advance the field, support care providers, and protect hospice and palliative care patients focusing on key issues shaping the profession.
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Workforce
Medications
“AAHPM makes it easy to stay informed about policies that affect our patients and practice. I’m inspired by the dedication of our Public Policy Committee members- physician leaders, policy analysts, and AAHPM leaders/staff who thoughtfully engage with policymakers and organizations to drive meaningful change.”
–Rab Razzak, Sutter West Bay Medical Group; San Francisco, CA
Washington Presence
To support the Academy’s advocacy efforts, AAHPM contracts with Hart Health Strategies, a bipartisan, DC-based consulting and lobbying firm specializing in legislative and regulatory healthcare issues. The Hart team has extensive experience working on federal healthcare legislation and rulemaking for health programs, as well as strategic planning, coalition building, advocating for health care funding, and conducting public policy research.
Become a Member
Advance your career in hospice and palliative care by becoming a member of AAHPM, which provides you with access to discounts, educational resources, publications, networking opportunities, and more.