CAPC Fireside Chat: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty in Palliative Care
January 14, 2026 | 15:00-16:00 EST
Periods of organizational or environmental change can test even the most experienced leaders. Whether adapting to new business directions, policy shifts, or evolving care models, leaders play a vital role in helping teams remain steady, motivated, and aligned with their shared purpose.
In this fireside chat, national leaders from CAPC, AAHPM, HPNA, and the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will reflect on how palliative care leaders can stay grounded and effective during times of uncertainty—maintaining clarity, confidence, and compassion while advancing the field. Attendees will explore strategies to sustain team morale and well-being, foster collaboration across disciplines, and keep equity, quality, and patient-centered care at the heart of their work. The discussion will also highlight emerging opportunities for innovation, research, and shared leadership as palliative care continues to evolve within a changing health care landscape.
Presented By
Brynn Bowan
MPA
Chief Executive Officer, CAPC
Rikki Hopper
FNP-C, MBA
Senior Director of Palliative Care Four Seasons
Kristina Newport
MD, FAAHPM
Chief Medical Officer, AAHPM
R. Sean Morrison
MD
Chair
Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Center to Advance Palliative Care
Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association
Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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