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Low health literacy often prevents patients from understanding or accessing #palliativecare services, underscoring the need for healthcare providers to simplify communication and materials to better support patient education and informed decision-making. https://bit.ly/4f3ibPS

Hospice and #palliativecare providers are increasingly customizing care models to align with patient needs and value-based payment priorities, aiming to improve quality and reduce hospitalizations, especially in partnerships with ACOs and Medicare Advantage plans. https://bit.ly/4hnrL1A

Honor the individuals and organizations making an impact in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), Environmental Sustainability or Social Stewardship. Nominate them for the inaugural Prism Awards! Submit your entry by November 30. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/40mriXb #DEIB #EnvironmentalSustainability #palliativecare #PrismAwards #SocialStewardship

Thyme Care has established a scientific advisory board with leading #palliativecare experts to enhance its cancer care model, prioritizing evidence-based interventions and expanding access to supportive services for oncology patients. https://bit.ly/3Un9Ii7

If you know someone or an organization in the palliative care industry that excels in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), Environmental Sustainability, or Social Stewardship, nominate them for the inaugural Prism Awards! All entries are due November 30. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/3A6YsPT #DEIB #EnvironmentalSustainability #palliativecare #PrismAwards #SocialStewardship

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Do you know someone making an impact in the lives of palliative care patients and their families? Nominate them for a 2024 Frontline Honors Award! Save $100 when you submit by November 29. All entries are due December 31. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Nzirde #caregivers #caregiving #FrontlineHonors #palliativecare

A recent study highlights persistent racial, gender, and socioeconomic disparities in #palliativecare access, with white, male, higher-income, and privately insured patients significantly more likely to receive care, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and policy reforms to promote equity. https://bit.ly/3YurXEP

New CMS guidance clarifies Medicaid and CHIP payment policies for pediatric #palliativecare, aiming to improve access and reduce disparities for seriously ill children by expanding early screening, care coordination, and workforce support. https://bit.ly/3Ya3rHu