The Annual Assembly has a new hashtag! As our field continues to grow, AAHPM and @HPNA are excited to announce a new hashtag for the 2020 Annual Assembly: #hapc20. Hospice and Palliative Care is a more inclusive term & we are excited for this change! aahpmblog.org/articles/the-n…

A record number of 514 abstracts were submitted in the first call for Annual Assembly #hapc20 sessions. However, only 15% will be accepted for 2020. Don’t get discouraged if yours isn’t selected! Read the blog to learn about the selection process. aahpmblog.org/articles/2020-…

Really important CMS Innovation Center 7/10 webinar for entire #hpm #hospice #hapc & serious illness community. Learn how the SIP model option works. go.cms.gov/31ZLHRb National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care will be hosting a follow-up webinar w opportunity for Q and A on 7/25 bit.ly/2F7uo7c

Don't miss this free, live webinar tomorrow, July 9 @ 2pm ET. There is still time to register! Pain Management and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits webinar curriculum was created by CO*REREMS and is newly updated to reflect the latest information. advancingexpertcare.org/iCore/Events/E…

I worked with Shelley Moore Capito on a reform to improve quality of palliative & hospice care for patients and families facing serious illnesses. I served as my grandmother’s caregiver, so this is personal to me, and to so many in this country caring for loved ones baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases…

#PCHETA was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate today! Thank you Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Shelley Moore Capito for your leadership and dedication to improving quality of care and quality of life for patients with serious illness and their families/caregivers. baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases…

BREAKING: #PCHETA reintroduced in the Senate! The Alzheimer's Association and @alzimpact have been strong supporters of this legislation. Bipartisan growth continues to grow thanks to the hard work of our advocates! #ENDALZ

THANK YOU ⁦Sen. Tammy Baldwin⁩ and ⁦Shelley Moore Capito⁩ for introducing #PCHETA (again) in this US Senate. Our field—and, more importantly, the patients and caregivers we serve—are in your debt! #hapc ⁦AAHPM⁩ ⁦National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care⁩ ⁦ baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases…

#PCHETA was just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate & we need your help to build momentum for the bill! Ask your lawmakers to cosponsor #S2080 to improve quality of care & quality of life for patients/families facing serious illness. #hpm #hapc cqrcengage.com/aahpm/?1

Help us build bipartisan support for #PCHETA! Contact your lawmakers today!

Don’t miss a CMSGov webinar re the Seriously Ill Population option under the new Primary Care First Payment Model on Wed., 7/24 at 12 pm ET. Learn how eligible #HPM practices can participate & hear about quality measures & payment under the model. #hapc innovation.cms.gov/resources/pcf-…

Updated to include new details provided on yesterday's CMMI webinar! capc.org/blog/faqs-new-…

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a rule that would allow physician assistants (PAs) to serve as attending physicians for hospice patients. Featured: CMSGov @QualityHospice Jim Parker-Editor, Hospice News Read more: ow.ly/N6xf50viBDt

Growing number of states enact laws to strengthen access to palliative care sbne.ws/r/CHnX

A great day spent with wonderful coworkers!

A big thank you to AAHPM members @ctsinclair and @dwensel for meeting with staff of Senator Pat Roberts to advocate for #PCHETA. #S2080 will expand the #palliative care workforce, awareness, & research. Contact your lawmakers today! cqrcengage.com/aahpm/?0

Sitting in on an AAMSE 360 webinar and excited to learn from fellow AAHPM colleague, Emily, about identifying member needs.

Are you looking for a way to serve as an advocate? Visit the @HospiceAction website to participate in the @NHPCO_news Virtual Hill Week! bit.ly/2kwzL8I

Make sure to amplify the work of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and @NHPCO_news to expand access to #palliative care during this week of in-person and virtual hill engagement! Find more information here: hospiceactionnetwork.org/han-in-action/…

Registration for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care is coming October 1. Are you ready to join us in San Diego for #hapc20? youtube.com/watch?v=IV98KT…