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Dan Partain, MD FAAHPM, and Leslie Siegel, PharmD Cancer cachexia is a devastating complication of cancer that has adverse prognostic implications and negatively impacts patient well-being.1 Cachexia is a complex […]
Carrie Hempel-Sanderoff, DO For many physicians, the psychological messaging of our years of training emphasized the need for distance, walls, and armor. In order to be “professional,” we must be […]
During its November 2024 Interim Meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) approved two reports that serve to recognize palliative care as an essential service and add language related to the provision of palliative care to the Medical Code of Ethics.
While the majority of hospice agencies work hard to provide good care, stories about those that fail to live up to their ethical or legal obligations have appeared in prominent journalistic settings in recent years. But if we dig deeper into quality, we see lots of questions about what quality hospice care really means. What kinds of messages should hospices be delivering to their various publics about quality and about choosing the provider that will meet their particular needs?
The 2025 Annual Assembly in Denver this past February was incredibly special because AAHPM and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) took a stand against the current political anti-DEI executive orders and intimidation and remained committed to celebrating DEI.
The journey toward hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) is often shaped by transformative experiences and impactful mentorship. In 2023, AAHPM created the Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program to connect trainees from backgrounds underrepresented…
Artist in Residence highlights AAHPM members who create art as part of their professional or private lives and wish to share said art with the AAHPM community to encourage connection and healing.
The role of palliative care for people with serious eating disorders is evolving. The Academy has been cultivating this discussion since 2023 with assistance from the Alyssa L. Bogetz Educational […]
AAHPM Points of Progress provides updates from Q1 2025 relevant to the Academy’s four strategic goals: advance the field, support professional success, build a vibrant community, and ensure a strong organization.
Attention hospice physicians! The initial application is now open through July 31, 2025. Highlight your knowledge as a hospice physician and join the HMDCB community by earning your HMDC credential this year. Make sure to apply early to SAVE in late fees!
Stay up to date with the latest research and clinical insights in palliative care and pain management with the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
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.