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Forest plot showing association between patient preference for survival/quality of life and clinical outcomes. Outcomes listed with Hazard Ratio (HR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI). Outcomes include: Treatment modifications@0, Hospitalizations@1, Grade 3 to 5 TRAEs@2, Death at 6 mo@3, Death at 12 mo@4.

Older adults with advanced #cancer mainly prioritized quality of life, but their treatment preferences were not associated with differences in survival, hospitalization, or adverse effects.

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A big thank you to all the attendees of #hapc26 - your enthusiasm and participation made the conference a huge success! Dive back into the amazing content on the Assembly platform until June 30 and keep the learning journey alive.

Huge thank you to the incredible staff of @aahpm.bsky.social and @hpna-info.bsky.social for a wonderful Annual Assembly! #HAPC26

A Decade of Interactive Educational Exchange: Impacting Interprofessional Palliative Care Education The interprofessional clinical practice model is arguably the most impactful and generative aspect of hospice and palliative care (HPC) clinical pract…

Such a great talk by Elise Carey and Laura Morrison highlighting the incredible decade of the #HaPC inter-professional Interactive Education Exchange www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Annual Assembly | AAHPM 2026 Annual Assembly March 4-7, 2026San Diego Convention CenterSan Diego, CA The Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (A...

More info here - aahpm.org/education-ev... #HAPC #HAPC26

FYI in case you are wondering #HAPC26 is the Annual Assembly of HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. A joint conference hosted by @aahpm.bsky.social @hpna-info.bsky.social w/ an emphasis on being an interdisciplinary conference with nurses, pharmacists, docs, PAs, NPs, chaplains, social workers and more.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Kim Curseen as AAHPM’s Board President for 2026–2027! A true leader in #hapc, her passion and dedication continue to inspire. Join us in congratulating Dr. Curseen and cheering her on as she steps into this new role.

It’s a version of a triple spiral labyrinth.

Does your work conference set aside space for a labyrinth?

(Also can you spell labyrinth without looking at the word...lol)

#HAPC26

Walking labyrinth made of shells

Welcome to San Diego for #hapc26! Enjoy the #HAPC Annual Assembly, colleagues and friends, and when you need an in-breath, please check out the labyrinth.

The Dempsey Center | Cancer Care & Support Center | Maine The Dempsey Center has locations in South Portland & Lewiston, Maine where we offer cancer therapies and counseling for people managing the impact of cancer.

At #HAPC26 morning awards and plenary.

Dempsey Center received a presidential citation award from @aahpm.bsky.social for advocacy for better quality of life for people impacted by #cancer.

www.dempseycenter.org

#HAPC #PalliativeCare

Woman (Yuki Noguchi) in a red outfit on stage accepting an award with a man (Arif Kamal) standing nearby Projected on the screen behind them is a slide with her picture and the words “AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOSPICE AND PALLATHE MEDIONE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD Yuki E. Noguchi”

aahpm logo AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD Yuki E. Noguchi Picture of her included as well

Yuki Noguchi from @npr.org recieving the AAHPM Presidential Citation Award for her series "Life, After Diagnosis."

#HAPC26 @aahpm.bsky.social

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It’s time for the Opening Keynote at #hapc26! Join us in Ballroom BCD with Heather McGowan for an inspiring conversation on purpose, shared vision, and collective impact.

Gary Buckholz, Holly Yang, and Laura Morrison in front of ACGME surfboard cutouts at the conference.

Holly Yang, MD in front of large display that reads “ACGME Meaning in Medicine”

Had a fun time presenting, “Creating an Assessment Community for a Subspecialty: A Collaboration in Faculty Development,” for our @aahpm.bsky.social Assessment Workgroup at #ACGME2026. I’m grateful for the hard work of @acgme.bsky.social staff with us over the years and for a great meeting!

It’s almost time. If you are at #ACGME2026 please come hear our presentation (SES056) in the Marriott Santa Rosa room at 3:15 today. “Creating an Assessment Community for a Subspecialty: A Collaboration in Faculty Development”! #meded #HPM @aahpm.bsky.social @acgme.bsky.social

CAPC is exhibiting at @acgme.bsky.social!

Stop by CAPC’s booth #144 to learn about how our resources can help you achieve your training goals. #ACGME2026

Image features Helen Fernandez, MD, MPH and Sara Gelman, MBA 😁#MeaningInMedicine

We’re excited to be back at ACGME this year!
Join us February 19–21 to connect, learn more about what we offer, and chat about advancing communication education.
#ACGME2026

As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.

Health costs are the top financial worry for many consumers, ahead of their ability to pay for other household necessities like utilities, food, housing and transportation.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/a...

Statement from the American Nurses Association regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti SILVER SPRING, MD - January 24, 2026 - The American Nurses Association (ANA) is deeply disturbed and saddened to learn of the death of Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, in Minneapolis earlier today. We extend our condolences to Alex's loved ones, colleagues, and the community at large. ANA condemns violence in our communities. The seriousness of this incident and others demand transparency and accountability. ANA calls for a full, unencumbered investigation, and urges that findings be shared promptly and clearly so Alex's loved ones and the public have answers. One in four nurses already experience workplace violence. As incidents with federal law enforcement continue to rise across the country, we are deeply concerned for the safety of nurses, both on the job and in the communities they serve. Nurses are advocates for the safety and well-being of their communities. They enter this profession to heal, to protect human life, and to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments. ANA remains committed to preventing violence in the workplace and in our communities, and to advancing meaningful protections that safeguard healthcare workers and the public. American Nurses Association

I’m listening to a talk by Dr. Molly Hayes @BIDMC and this quote that she shows from a real family member always gets me….

We need to be better at family discussions. #Medsky

Join Jon Kabat-Zinn + me Jan 4 11:00-12:30PM. MST for the first session on the THE MEASURE OF OUR HUMANITY. A continuation of the five-year exploration of social + environmental engagement, solidarity, moral integrity, building community.
www.upaya.org/program/the-...
FREE

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Grateful for all the incredible caring brilliant folks teaching, advocating, and providing healthcare out there in 2025. Especially thankful for my #HaPC and #meded communities! Happy 2026!

Reflecting on my stint on the inpatient #palliative service this week. Crazy busy. Thankful for my colleague for helping out so we could give patients/families the time and provide high quality care.

This and every winter solstice I remember a certain special clinic patient long gone.

#Grateful

Capitol agenda: Congress leaves health mess for January Lawmakers will return after the holidays to resume their health care fight — and stare down another funding cliff.

Lawmakers are leaving for the holidays without a health care deal, guaranteeing higher insurance rates for millions come January.

“We’ll deal with it in January,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters.

AAP learned this week that seven grants to AAP under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are being terminated. The sudden withdrawal of these funds will directly impact and potentially harm infants, children, youth, and their families.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Oof. 🤕

Such a tough season. Thanks for posting and your good media work despite the challenges this year @kcchiefsmatt.bsky.social. Hope Patrick and the rest who were injured today are ok. Always proud of our team.

VitalTalk Launches New Course to Strengthen Clinician Communication Around Substance Use Amid the Opioid Epidemic /PRNewswire/ -- VitalTalk, the leading organization in improving clinical communication, announced the launch of Conversations That Matter: Engaging Patients...

VitalTalk recently announced the launch of a new course to help clinicians strengthen communication around substance use amid the opioid crisis. Read the full press release here.
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More new content on the way! Informed Conversations: Skills for Clinical Trial Discussions is coming very soon — offering clinicians practical skills to guide patients through clinical trial decisions with clarity and compassion.

Learn more ➝ vitaltalk.org/informed-con...