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Expanding Embedded Palliative Care Reduces Unplanned Health Care Use in Lung Cancer
Increasing embedded palliative care in a thoracic oncology clinic lowers emergency department visits and hospitalizations for patients with lung cancer.
Disparities in Palliative Care Receipt Among Young Adults Newly Diagnosed with Advanced Cancer
Study finds that palliative care use is slowly increasing among young adults with advanced cancer, but utilization remains low.
Oprah Daily Says Palliative Care is the Health Care Model We All Deserve
CAPC's Diane E. Meier, MD, and other leaders interviewed by Oprah Daily to discuss the benefits of palliative care.
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Trends in State Palliative Care Legislation Across the U.S.
State palliative care legislation has grown steadily over the past 15 years, but regional and policy gaps remain—highlighting the need for targeted advocacy and research.
Expanding Embedded Palliative Care Reduces Unplanned Health Care Use in Lung Cancer
Increasing embedded palliative care in a thoracic oncology clinic lowers emergency department visits and hospitalizations for patients with lung cancer.
Factors Related to Implementation of Outpatient Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer Patients in a Safety-Net Health System
Patient, clinician, and clinic factors influence outpatient palliative care in safety-net health systems, highlighting opportunities to improve timely access for patients with advanced cancer.
Patterns and Disparities in Palliative Care Utilization Hospitalized Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer
Palliative care remains underused among hospitalized patients with metastatic lung cancer, with persistent disparities in access for Black patients.
Communication Skills Training for Gastroenterology Fellows Improves Self-Assessed Preparedness for Serious Illness Conversations
A communication skills training program strengthened primary palliative care skills and improved confidence in leading serious illness discussions.
Disparities in Palliative Care Receipt Among Young Adults Newly Diagnosed with Advanced Cancer
Study finds that palliative care use is slowly increasing among young adults with advanced cancer, but utilization remains low.
In the Field: Visiting Peer Institutions to Inform Pediatric Palliative Care Program Redevelopment
How a pediatric palliative care team used structured field visits to peer programs to identify key challenges and guide a team-wide redesign of their clinical model.
Why Black, Hispanic, and Asian Patients Hesitate to Opt for Palliative Care
Qualitative study uncovers deep metaphors among patients, with results that can influence public messaging about the benefits of palliative care.
New: GeriPal Live! Episode Recorded at CAPC National Seminar 2025
Recorded live at CAPC National Seminar, a new GeriPal episode breaks down new research in palliative care with three special guests.
Pulse Check: Status Update on Pediatric Palliative Community-Based Coverage
Study finds uneven access to pediatric palliative care services nationwide, with growth in metropolitan areas but persistent gaps, workforce shortages, and funding challenges.
The Role of the Palliative Medicine and Supportive Oncology Advance Practice Provider (APP)
Oncology Nursing News highlights the vital role that APPs play a vital role in bringing palliative care into oncology clinics.
CAPC and the National Kidney Foundation Partner on The Case for Palliative Care in Kidney Care
New publication underscores how palliative care can improve outcomes for patients with advanced kidney disease.
