Summer 2025
Featured
Feature
Natural Disasters, Climate Change, and the Impact on Hospice and Palliative Care Teams and Their Patients
Several recent natural disasters, including highly destructive wildfires in Los Angeles and Maui and flooding in the North Carolina hills caused by rains from Hurricane Helene, have provided vivid reminders that disasters can happen anywhere, anytime. Are hospice and palliative care agencies doing what they can to plan, prepare, and practice for managing disasters?
In this Issue
A Message from the President
Cancer Care of Tomorrow Necessitates Palliative Care Evolutions Today
With over two million new cancer diagnoses annually—and rising—coupled with a record-breaking pace of new therapy approvals, cancer care is undergoing a profound transformation. This evolution spans the entire cancer continuum, from prevention through survivorship and end-of-life care.
Advocacy Update
AAHPM Advocates for Continued Research Funding, Support for Medicaid
AAHPM continues to accomplish significant policy and advocacy work despite challenging environments. The Academy wants to ensure its members are kept informed of this valuable work impacting the practice of hospice and palliative care as well as patients, families, and caregivers.
DEI LAB
Meet the 2024-2026 AAHPM Next Gen Scholars
The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program sponsors residents from underrepresented communities who are interested in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM). Data suggest that culturally effective HPM services in marginalized communities may help...
Artist in Residence
Sarina Isenberg
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.
Quarterly Progress Report
AAHPM Points of Progress
AAHPM Points of Progress provides updates from Q2 2025 relevant to the Academy’s four strategic goals: advance the field, support professional success, build a vibrant community, and ensure a strong organization.
HMDCB Update
HMDCB Update
Become certified in 2025! Highlight your knowledge as a hospice physician and join the HMDCB community by earning your HMDC credential. Learn about the value of certification from currently certified physicians.
AAHPM News
AAHPM News
This year’s Annual Assembly was made possible by the incredible dedication of more than 300 volunteers and staff who supported its planning, development, and execution. AAHPM was proud to feature educational content shaped by over 1,000 faculty and authors.