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Palliative & Hospice Care
On the Value of Social Work in Palliative Care
The critical and often underestimated role of social workers within palliative care teams is increasingly being underscored by research, highlighting…
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Palliative & Hospice Care
Advance Care Planning: A Critical Examination of Efficacy and Evolving Perspectives
Several years ago, during a presentation to an audience predominantly composed of palliative care professionals, a simple yet potent question…
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Palliative & Hospice Care
Advance Care Planning? Meh. – Part 2
The ongoing discourse surrounding Advance Care Planning (ACP) has been reignited by a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine,…
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Medicare & Health Insurance
Health Care Costs Emerge as a Defining Economic and Political Battleground for the 2026 Midterm Elections
As the United States moves into the early stages of the 2026 midterm election cycle, the intersection of health care…
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Palliative & Hospice Care
Choosing Palliative Care as a Medical Specialty
The path to selecting a medical specialty is a profound journey of self-discovery, demanding introspection into one’s interests, values, and…
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Palliative & Hospice Care
Two Ways to Share Your Palliative Care and Hospice Stories
In an effort to amplify the voices and experiences of those working within and impacted by hospice and palliative care,…
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Palliative & Hospice Care
How Spiritfarer Helped a Palliative Care Doctor Navigate the Pandemic’s Emotional Toll
The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for healthcare professionals, pushing them to their limits both physically and emotionally. Amidst this…
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Medicare & Health Insurance
Federal Policy Shifts and the Changing Landscape of Mental Health and Substance Use Care in the United States
The landscape of mental health and substance use disorder treatment in the United States is currently undergoing a significant transformation…
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Palliative & Hospice Care
The Limits of Advance Care Planning
A recent and influential piece published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has ignited a critical conversation…
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Medicare & Health Insurance
Trump Administration Executive Actions and Policy Shifts Impacting LGBTQ+ Health and Care Access A Comprehensive Review
The second administration of President Donald J. Trump has moved with unprecedented speed to overhaul federal policies concerning LGBTQ+ health…
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