University of Maryland Bolstering Palliative Care Workforce Via Master’s Degree, Certification Program

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Pharmacy is seeking to address the dearth of palliative care-trained clinicians and improve care among seriously ill patients.  By 2060, the demand for palliative care is expected to nearly double, according to the World Health Organization. Yet, despite this need, significant gaps in training remain, with many […]

Keys to Negotiating ACO Palliative Care Contracts

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are key for scaling palliative care through value-based models. Hospices and palliative care providers can collaborate with ACOs by becoming members of those organizations themselves, or by contracting with them through a preferred provider network. These arrangements allow for the negotiation of mutually beneficial terms that are tailored to the needs […]

How Palliative Care Is Changing in Today’s Health Care Environment

As the palliative care field continues to grow and transform, understanding the current trends, outlook, relevant challenges and necessary skills for future leaders is critical. Two significant trends impacting the field of palliative care currently, according to experts, are the expansion of services and the integration of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Vicki Jackson, […]

How Palliative Care Could Help Break the SNF-to-Hospital Cycle

Want to read more palliative care-focused content like this? Subscribe to Palliative Care News today! A dearth of coordination or integration between rehab teams and palliative care teams routinely forces some patients into a cycle between the hospital and the nursing home in their last year of life. These results appeared in a 2019 New England […]

Regional One Health Revamps Palliative Care Program, Plans for Home-Based Services

When pondering palliative care, most people likely envision older patients dealing with advanced or chronic illnesses, requiring additional support. Seldom do they imagine a scenario involving an otherwise healthy 25-year-old who, after a severe accident on the way to work, finds himself in a trauma ICU. “There’s no preparation time for patients or families, there’s […]

How Palliative Providers Can Improve Transitions of Care

To ensure smooth care transitions for patients with serious illnesses, palliative providers must tread carefully, collaborating not only with patients and their families but also with other health care providers and community resources to provide holistic support. These types of collaborations help to maintain patient safety, quality and continuity of care, and help ensure that […]