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AHA, CAPC offer palliative care strategies, tools aimed at quality and value
Sep 10, 2019
In this AHA Stat Blog, Marie Cleary-Fishman, R.N., AHA vice president of clinical quality, talks about the new digital Palliative Care Support Hub, where hospitals and health systems can find everything they need for designing, measuring and expanding palliative care services that put patients first.
Perspective: Prioritizing Palliative Care
Aug 23, 2019
Chronic diseases affect 133 million Americans of all ages, including 12 million adults and 400,000 children who have serious illnesses. By 2025, nearly half the population will have one or more chronic conditions.
Chairman’s File: Recognizing leaders in our field
Aug 12, 2019
Often quietly and out of the public eye, the vital work of advancing health in America happens on many fronts.
Chair File: Focusing on End-of-Life Planning
Apr 16, 2018
By helping our communities better understand advance directives and health care decision-making at the end of life, we can demystify the topic and increase the number of people who have a plan in place.
Apply for the 2018 Circle of Life Award
May 12, 2017
Does your organization have an innovative palliative and end-of-life care program? If so, consider applying for the 2018 Circle of Life Award.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
Apr 17, 2017
A health care crisis can be the worst possible time to make legal and medical decisions for yourself or for the care of a loved one.