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The Journey of Palliative Care

This video from the Center to Advance Palliative Care explores palliative care, and follows the experience of Joyce Jann and her family, as they work with a palliative care team at Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, Florida. The Journey of Palliative Care ...

Palliative Care Legislation Signed in Maryland

... advances in their own efforts. On Thursday, Maryland became the first state to enact legislation that will help improve access to palliative care for people with serious illnesses and their families. It's a victory worth celebrating! The Hospitals Establishment of Palliative Care Programs in Maryland bill requires the establishment of at least five palliative care pilot programs - as selected by the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) - in hospitals with at least 50 beds. The pilot programs must follow certain procedures and are required to collaborate with health care providers to measure whether the pilot programs impact health care costs, improve access to health care and enhance patient choice. The ...

Palliative Care Advances in the Texas House

On Tuesday, April 14, our palliative care legislation (HB 1874) received its first hearing and passed out of the House Public Health Committee unanimously on April 17. We're grateful ... Association American Lung Association Baylor Scott & White The Cancer Clinic of Bryan Coalition of Texans with Disabilities Livestrong Parkland Health & Hospital System PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) Seton Healthcare Family St. Joseph Health System Texas Academy of ...

Palliative Care Legislation Moves Forward in Congress

Washington, D.C. – Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health is scheduled to markup the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). The bipartisan bill would increase federal research funding for palliative care, including symptom and pain management, and would establish palliative care education and training programs for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. It would also create a national public education and awareness campaign to educate patients and providers about the ...

Improving Quality of Life Care in Texas

... John Zerwas, M.D. to promote legislation that will improve our understanding of -- and ultimately quality and access to -- palliative care in Texas. Our legislative goal is to improve quality and delivery of patient-centered and family-focused care in Texas by establishing: A ... and professional information program ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information about palliative care is available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities. Palliative care -- also called supportive care -- is about improving quality of life and providing an extra layer of ...

National Pain Care Legislation Clears Another Key Hurdle

... pain cleared a major legislative hurdle with its overwhelming approval by the full House of Representatives late last night.  The National Pain Care Policy Act, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access, was passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee ... pain affects an estimated 76.2 million Americans more than cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Pain is also the most common reason Americans access the health care system and is a leading contributor to health care costs, accounting for more than $100 billion a year in expenses and lost ...

UPDATE: National Pain Care Legislation Clears Key Hurdle

... from pain could soon find relief thanks to legislation that passed another hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access, passed out of the full Energy and Commerce ... pain affects an estimated 76.2 million Americans — more than cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Pain is also the most common reason Americans access the health care system and is a leading contributor to health care costs, accounting for more than $100 billion a year in expenses and lost ...

ACS CAN holds policy forum on palliative care

On October 13,2016 a Policy Forum on Palliative Care that brought together key leaders and decision makers in business, education, medical research, cancer care, government, and health policy.  This event helped to unite those in Maryland who are fighting to end cancer. Thank you to Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer ... of Federal Relations, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.  Dr. Christopher Kearney, Medical Director of Palliative Medicine, MedStar Health Lisa Cook, Medical Oncology Nurse, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton, Marylan Thanks also to Dr. Kevin Cullen, ...

Rhode Island Paving the Way for Palliative Care

When the Palliative Care/Quality of Life Legislation was signed into law on July 11, 2013, Rhode Island became the state leading the nation in palliative care ... Care Consumer and Professional Information Education Program. The overarching goal is to require Palliative Care Access in Rhode Island Health Facilities, establish a system for identifying patients or residents who could benefit from palliative care, and provide information about ... access to appropriate palliative care services for patients or residents with serious illness. ACS CAN will work with ACS and the Department of Health to lead the implementation of the state Palliative Care Advisory Council. The Council will create availibility, awareness and utilization in ...

11.24.14 News Release: Palliative Care Collaborative Announced

... Release November 24, 2014 For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell)  [email protected] New York State Palliative Care Collaborative Announced to Promote Improved Quality of Life for Those with Chronic or Life-Limiting Illnesses Albany, NY-November 24, 2014--Thanksgiving is a time when families gather and appreciate their blessings.  Health care professionals often recommend this time of year to have frank, honest discussions with loved ones about appropriate care for those living with chronic and serious health conditions.  That’s why the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...

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