#GeriPal #hospice #palliativecare #medsky #hapc #hpm

Serious Illness Strategies: Driving Value in High-Need Populations >> https://www.capc.org/documents/214/ This CAPC publication is a summary of implementation best practices for health plans and ACOs that are driving value in the care of high-need, seriously ill populations. #hpm #hpm

Attacks on DEI will impact the quality of #socialwork education — from the information available for students to the opportunities and field experiences offered to them. Read more in the #NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-...

📰 'Introducing a New Paradigm for Supporting Family Caregivers' 🔗 www.capc.org/blog/introdu... Caregiver advocate, Dr. Allison Applebaum, outlines the tremendous impact of caregiving—plus five steps clinicians can take right now to support family caregivers in their practice.

The #NASW Code of Ethics is celebrating a milestone. Reflect on the values and ethical standards that unite Social Workers around professional integrity and excellence: tinyurl.com/4vwzrt59

💻 'How to Recognize and Manage Workplace Toxicity in Palliative Care' on Wednesday, Oct 22 🔗 www.capc.org/events/webin... This webinar will explore how workplace toxicity manifests in health care settings, with a focus on palliative care teams.

📰 'From RN to MD: Reflections on Interprofessional Communication from a Palliative Care Physician' 🔗 www.capc.org/blog/from-rn... Dr. Courtney Wagner reflects on her journey from nurse to physician, emphasizing the important role of communication in patient care and team collaboration.

Despite what they try to tell you, caring about others, fighting for the rights of ALL human beings, honouring differences amongst us all, are NOT threats to you, or to your way of life. Striving to be better always is honouring your own humanity, while protecting others' humanity. Imagine that.

#CAPC #HAPC #ICU

Did you know taking more than the maximum daily dose of #acetaminophen can lead to liver damage? This Men's Health Network blog post from GSA CEO James Appleby explains how #OlderAdults can stay safe when taking their medicines: tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/aging-safely...

Making the Value Case toolkit: www.capc.org/making-the-v... Designed to help make the case with organization leaders, health plans, colleagues, and community partners, the materials in this toolkit can be used to make the case for palliative care investment in your setting.

www.capc.org/blog/top-ten... - I’m excited to see our recently published article shared widely. These are tips that support palliative care clinicians who provide consultation in the ICU. Thanks for sharing, @capcpalliative.bsky.social

And we close with a “top ten” list of cautions and guidance for those encountering humor in clinical work day to day…

The most important healthcare story in BC this week Condolences to their coworkers and loved ones www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

We're worried Canada’s new family doctor pay reforms are expensive wishful thinking. Here’s why: www.cfp.ca/content/71/6... @ruthlavergne.bsky.social @lindsayhedden.bsky.social #PrimaryCareCrisis #CDNhealth #BCpoli

The Call for Awards is now open! Nominate a colleague—or yourself—for one of AAHPM’s top honors in research, education, DEI, leadership & more. Learn more: aahpm.org/about-aahpm/...

Call for Research Method Abstracts is OPEN! Submit your proposal for the Research Methods Track at the 2026 State of the Science Symposium! Showcase innovations in design, methods & theory. Deadline: Aug 27 at noon PT. aahpm.org/education-ev...

Your donation to the International Scholars Fund helps physicians from underserved regions attend AAHPM’s Annual Assembly—and bring vital skills back home. Give the gift of compassionate care. Donate: bit.ly/3Hu1DUY

This is so doggone sad #PBS #NPR www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Hundreds of millions of dollars suspended for cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's research (among many, many other equally important diseases and endeavors) and for what? What is the point of all of this? Help me understand how this makes our country better, stronger, and healthier in any way.

by Elethia W. Tillman, PhD “Clinician and Caregiver Perspectives on Managing Dementia Behaviors in Hospice” @medpagetoday.com www.medpagetoday.com/resource-cen...

Just hours left! Join as a Principal Abstract Reviewer and help shape the 2026 Annual Assembly. Takes less than 10 mins to apply—deadline is 11:59 PM PT tonight! aahpm.org/education-ev...

You are more than welcome Jonathan!

What do social workers really think about social media? At #NASW2025, “Bias,” “Privacy,” and “Connection” topped the list. The takeaway? We’re watching carefully—and we want social media to work for, not against, our values. #SWTech @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social @naswil.bsky.social

Advocating for policies that strengthen the profession and protect communities is core to social work. #NASW’s 2025 Blueprint of Public Policy Priorities outlines a bold federal strategy grounded in our values. Learn about the policies we’re advocating for. bit.ly/4kQunpp

"Retired and sixty-six, I see my oncologist every month." A beautiful post that reminds us... #DontPostponeJoy #HealingTheHealers

Aside from the obvious, here’s another reason not to cut food stamps: “Having the means to buy nutritious food is important for preventing cognitive decline. This study suggested that SNAP participation, or any nutritional support program can delay the onset of cognitive impairment or dementia.”

Progress Lost — The Unraveling of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

We are now at 1992 followers!!! Hoping to hit 2000!

Nominations are OPEN for the 2026–2027 AAHPM Board! Nominate a colleague or yourself to help shape the Academy’s future. Deadline: Aug 6 at 11:59pm PT. Members must be logged in to submit. aahpm.org/about-aahpm/... #hpm #hapc #leadership

Elevate your impact in hospice and palliative care! Applications for the FAAHPM designation are open. Recognize your leadership, commitment, and contributions to the field. Learn more & apply: aahpm.org/membership/f...

This weekend, I managed to write and submit 3 scientific abstracts (to @eapcvzw.bsky.social and @aahpm.bsky.social). Please cap. #medsky #academicmedicine

Thank you so much sis!

Black women face a particularly daunting reality. They are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer at younger ages compared to their white counterparts

Does anyone know any examples of academic books or articles in which the author(s) call out other contemporary scholars as racist by name? I just read one and I'm pretty sure it's the first I've ever seen. It must be quite rare, but I'm curious to see other examples.

The Texas Hill Country is reeling from severe flooding. NASW-TX has created a resource page to help you donate, volunteer, and stay informed. Please respond only through official channels. Read our full statement and find resources at bit.ly/NASWTX_Flood...

Whatever *kind* of family I try to go in open minded & help to the best of my ability, as we all should. I went to a Dr’s appt with a loved one today & that person disclosed that I was a doc. Just on that alone we may have been pegged as a difficult consult / had assumptions made. 🙈🤔

Superb #ALPM2025 by @drjrubenstein.bsky.social about "PR" in #palliativecare TAKE AWAY: Palliative care doesn't need to change what we're called or what we do; we should help our non-pall peers understand our awesomeness Watch his Fire Department & other vids: www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/videos

🙏🏼 So honored to be invited to present the opening talk of the wonderful ALPM conference by Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine ✨Got a chance to talk about one of my favorite topics: how we talk with others inside and outside healthcare about the wonderful field palliative care

🎇PediPal is BACK! 🎆 With "Episode 39: This Marrow Space," Sarah and Dan return after a long hiatus to explore... well, why exactly did they take a hiatus in the first place? (Spoiler alert: Dan now has an entirely new immune system.) Listen on pedipal.org or your favorite podcast platform!

🚨New paper! In a cohort of ED patients randomized to personalized opioid risk communication interventions, satisfaction with pain treatment was protective against opioid misuse risk 3 months later, esp for Black participants whose preference for opioids was unmet. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#ObGynsinaction #HandsoffMedicaid #MedicaidMatters @acogaction.bsky.social @acog.org #obskyn #obgynsky #reprosky

Just a little career transition… @acog.org @acogd2.bsky.social

Ever feel like insurance issues are taking over your clinical time? Join NASW-TX on July 18th for a Lunch & Learn webinar designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to take control. Presented by NASW-TX Clinical Reimbursement Director, Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson. bit.ly/44lC95b

"How can we hope to lay the foundations of tomorrow without cohesion and a shared vision inspired by the common good?" #PopeLeoXIV #RememberThePoor

Should #PalliativeCare be in the business of caring for #CancerSurvivors? It’s more complicated than it seems. We talk with Laura Petrillo and Laura Shoemaker about this topic. #medsky #cancersurvivor 👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp363 😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

My first first-author paper on faculty got a nice @uclahealth.org press release. It’s one of the first studies (the first tbh) to link racial disparities in pain treatment, patient satisfaction & risk of opioid misuse in a single framework using longitudinal data. www.uclahealth.org/news/release...

Did you know it is estimated that #delirium goes undiagnosed in more than 50% of cases? Take our course 'Reducing Risks for Older Adults' to learn best practices for identifying older adults who are at risk for poor outcomes >> buff.ly/4jdRcDs #hpm #hapc