Fall 2024
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How Can Hospice and Palliative Care Providers Address Elder Abuse?
Larry Beresford In June of this year, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), a professional member organization representing established nonprofit hospice and palliative care providers, issued a white paper and resource guide called “Breaking the Silence: Addressing...
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Message from the President
New Academy Efforts Advance the Integration of Science in Hospice and Palliative Care
Research is a cornerstone of progress in every medical discipline and is especially vital in the young and evolving field of hospice and palliative care. It drives advancements in quality of care, fosters growth in clinical skills, and translates evidence...
Quarterly Progress Report
AAHPM Points of Progress
Advance the Field Faculty Development Tool Kit The Assessment Work Group is collaborating with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME; by invitation) to develop a faculty best in practice resource tool kit. They are creating a specialized “train...
AAHPM Partner Updates
HMDCB Update
Presidential Transition HMDCB wants to thank Dr. David Wensel for serving as the board president for the past 2 years. Dr. Wensel was instrumental in overseeing the development of the new Continuing Certification Program, helping the organization grow partnerships with...
AAHPM Partner Updates
PCQC Hosts Third Annual Virtual Quality Matters Conference
The Palliative Care Quality Collaborative (PCQC) hosted its third annual virtual Quality Matters Conference (QMC) November 20-22, 2024. QMC is a 3-day virtual event that brings together thought leaders to share best practices, opportunities, and innovations that promote high-quality palliative...
AAHPM News
AAHPM News
Congratulations, 2024 AAHPM Research Scholars AAHPM’s Research Scholars Program aims to advance the scientific endeavors of new or early-career investigators whose goal is to become independent scientists actively involved in palliative care research. Seven professionals were selected for the program...