The professional organization for physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare providers specializing in hospice and palliative medicine
#hpm
#hapc
In planning for
#hapc22
, we are monitoring measures emerging in several states including TN, which do not treat people who identify as transgender with respect & dignity.
@AAHPM
stands with the transgender community & continues to support the creation of a safe space for all.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed
#HR1676
on a voice vote! Thanks to all the
@AAHPM
members and stakeholder partners who spent years working to advance
#PCHETA
to improve care for patients and families facing serious illness. On to the Senate…
#hpm
It is with heavy hearts we announce
@aahpm
@HPNAinfo
have decided to cancel the 2020 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. We encourage you to take time next week to reflect, rest and rejuvenate. For FAQs, visit
#hapc
#hapc20
#hpm
AAHPM awarded $5.5 million grant from
@CMSGov
to develop patient-reported quality measures for community-based palliative care. AAHPM will partner with
@CoalitionHPC
@RANDCorporation
- Read the press release.
Thank you to everyone who attended
#hpm18
- we are so grateful to have such wonderful attendees who do amazing work every day. See you in Orlando for
#hpm19
☀️
Congratulations to the 67 individuals who met the qualifications for the Academy's highest honor, Fellow of the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). These individuals achieve FAAHPM status by demonstrating significant commitment to the field of
#hapc
.
#PCHETA
was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate today as
#S2243
! AAHPM is honored to have helped develop this bipartisan legislation to expand the
#palliative
care workforce, awareness & research. Read our press release:
#HPM
#HAPC
"Some of the royal wedding flowers that adorned St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday for Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry‘s wedding have been sent to a new home: St. Joseph’s Hospice in London."
At
#AMAmtg
today, AAHPM delegate
@ChadDKollas
spoke in support of calls for AMA to study the rapid increase in the criminalization of the practice of medicine, including whether/how this is altering practice due to personal risk assessment
#HPM
We understand that situation around the Assembly/State of the Science has been stressful & unpredictable. Our leadership teams will make a final decision by March 11 whether to continue with plans to host the meetings in San Diego. We are confident we will have enough info then.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed
#HR647
on a voice vote! Thanks to all the
@AAHPM
members & stakeholder partners who have worked to advance
#PCHETA
to improve care for patients & caregivers facing
#seriousillness
. On to the Senate…
#hpm
#hapc
Congratulations to the 79 individuals who met the qualifications for the Academy's highest honor, Fellow of the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). These individuals achieve FAAHPM status by demonstrating significant commitment to the field of
#hapc
.
AAHPM would like to honor
@JRandallCurtis1
for his inspirational leadership, work to advance palliative care research, and dedication to clinical excellence. Last year he was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award:
Join AAHPM in welcoming Dr. Vicki Jackson as the new AAHPM Board President for 2024-2025! We are excited to see the positive impact she will have in the year ahead.
#hacp24
#sots24
Congratulations to the 58 individuals who met the qualifications for the Academy's highest honor, Fellow of the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM), achieved by those whose professional activity is devoted to the practice of
#hpm
#hapc
The results are in: We PASSED our review by
@AmerMedicalAssn
! THANK YOU to all AAHPM members who joined/renewed their AMA membership this year to ensure
#HPM
continues to have a voice in the House of Delegates & other AMA bodies. We’ll keep you updated on our delegates’ efforts.
Wow! What a whirlwind the first day of
#hapc21
was. We thank all our attendees for flexibility, curiosity, and adaptability as we all learn new technologies. Each day will get easier. Cheers!
Today we celebrate AAHPM's outgoing CEO/Executive Director
@ssmithaahpm
as he transitions into the new role of CEO at
@connect2amc
! Thank you, Steve, for all you have done for the Academy, your staff, and our volunteer leaders. We will miss you! Drop a note below to honor Steve!
Thank you
@hollyby
for your inspiring leadership and dedication to the Academy this past year as president. We are grateful for all you do, and all you have done for the Academy!
#hapc24
Congratulations to
@PCRCGroup
on your AAHPM Presidential Citation Award at
#hpm19
for their focus on research initiatives, qualitative research and more!
Congratulations 2020 awardees!
Ronald J. Crossno
Russell K. Portenoy
Todd Coté
Kimberly S. Johnson
Ronald M. Epstein
Rebecca Sudore
F. Amos Bailey
Sarah Friebert
Thomas W. LeBlanc
Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation
Blythe Taylor Lord
Sally Weir
Thank you to everyone who attended
#hapc23
! We hope you felt the energy, learned a lot, & made new connections. The Assembly content is available until 4/30, so be sure to access content & take your evaluations before access closes.
Congratulations to the 2022 State of the Science in Palliative Care Research Mentoring Award winner
@JRandallCurtis1
!
Learn more about these awards:
#hpm
#hapc
The Academy leadership is saddened by the recent violence across America and felt it was important to issue a statement denouncing racism. Please read the statement below.
Thank you
@drnategoldstein
for your leadership, guidance, and enthusiasm this past year as the AAHPM President. We are grateful for all you do, and all you have done for the Academy!
#hapc22
Today is National Hospice and Pallaitive Care Day, where we recognize the importance of
#hapc
around the globe. Learn more about how to participate.
#WHPCDay20
We thank
@DianeEMeier
for her endless contributions to CAPC and the
#hapc
field. A hearty congratulations to Brynn Bowman for driving the future of
@CAPCpalliative
. Wishing you all a prosperous future!
Announcement: With an eye to the future, on 4/15
@DianeEMeier
will be stepping down as Director. We are thrilled that Brynn Bowman, MPA, CAPC Chief Strategy Officer, will become Executive Director. Dr. Meier will assume a new role, Director Emerita and Strategic Medical Advisor.
Congratulations to the 2022 AAHPM award winners! Your contributions to the
#hapc
#hpm
field are truly incredible and inspiring. Although we aren't able to honor them live at
#hapc22
, please send your congratulations to all the awardees!
Congratulations to the 2020 Research Scholars! They will be attending the 2021 NPCRC research retreat due to the cancellation of the 2020 meeting. Well done!
#hpm
#hapc
#research
Thank you Dr. Tara Friedman for your leadership and enthusiasm this past year as the AAHPM President. We are grateful for all you do, and all you have done for the Academy!
#hapc23
#PCHETA
was just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate!
@AAHPM
is honored to have helped develop this legislation to expand the
#palliative
care workforce, awareness & research. See Board President Tara C. Friedman’s comments.
#S4260
#hpm
#hapc
Happy Doctor's Day to all of our wonderful
#hospice
and
#palliative
care docs. We are continually amazed and grateful for the work you do every day to improve the care of patients with serious illness.
#hpm
#NationalDoctorsDay
AAHPM has urged DEA not to finalize proposed rules for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances after the COVID PHE expires, as its plans don’t account for the unique needs of patients w/ serious illness or team-based care. Read our letter:
#HPM
The numbers are in! AAHPM has met the five-year requirements to keep our seat in the
@AmerMedicalAssn
House of Delegates - we would like to thank our members for their action and dedication. We appreciate your support!
Congratulations to the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. We are proud to recognize the exceptional work accomplished by the next generation of leaders in
#hpm
#hapc
@aahpm
&
@hpnainfo
have decided to hold
#hapc22
100% virtually. provides more information about the fully virtual experience. We are confident in the top quality education & engaging connection opportunities provided through our interactive platform.
The AAHPM &
@HPNAinfo
Boards have decided to make the 2021 Annual Assembly completely virtual.
We are hard at work redesigning the meeting. It will still capture your heart, re-energize your spirit, and stimulate your mind, but in new and different ways
#hapc21
#hapc
#hpm
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The AAHPM Board has decided to hold the 2022 State of the Science as a virtual experience. This virtual gathering will support and advance the science of
#hapc
by fostering community, collaboration, and investigator development. Learn more at
Today, on
#NationalDoctorsDay
, AAHPM wants to say thank you to our physician members and all of our healthcare professionals for your dedication to the hospice and palliative care field!
#hapc
🥳Announcing the 2021 AAHPM award winners! Congratulate them on their well-deserved honor and contributions to the
#hpm
#hapc
field!
Learn more at
#hpm
#hapc
Congratulations to all the
@hastingscenter
Cunniff-Dixon Award winners, including
@AAHPM
members: Rodney Tucker, Julie Wilson Childers, Meaghann Weaver, Katharine Brock, and Claire Ankuda. What an outstanding group of individuals!
#hpm
#hapc
Congratulations to the 2022 AAHPM Richard Payne Outstanding Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award winner
@questmd
!
Learn more about these awards:
#hpm
#hapc
Pronouns matter! We are excited to be introducing pronoun ribbons to the 2020 Annual Assembly in San Diego to recognize the uniqueness of each individual
#PronounsDay
#hapc20
#hapc
Congratulations to the 2023 graduating class of hospice and palliative care training programs. AAHPM wishes you the best as you take the next step in your
#hapc
career journey.
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!
It is also with heavy hearts we announce
@aahpm
has decided to cancel the 2020 State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care. We encourage you to take time next week to reflect, rest and rejuvenate. For FAQs, visit
Today’s the Patient Quality of Life Coalition
#PCHETA
Lobby Day. Help advance
#HAPC
education, awareness & research. Email/tweet your U.S. Senators to urge support of bipartisan
#S4260
. It’s easy using AAHPM’s Legislative Action Center!
#hpm
We are excited to announce and welcome our incoming board members for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors! These selected individuals will take office at the close of the 2021 Annual Assembly. Welcome!
AAHPM would like to extend a heartful congratulations to all of our 2022 Fellows of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). We thank you for your dedication to the field and contributions to the Academy
#hapc23
#PCHETA
was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate today! Thank you
@SenatorBaldwin
&
@SenCapito
for your leadership and dedication to improving quality of care and quality of life for patients with serious illness and their families/caregivers.
Congratulations to the 2020 graduating class of Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows. We are so proud of you! AAHPM leadership shares a message of congratulations, cheers, and advice. We are very excited for the future of the
#hpm
field.
Thank you to everyone that attended the
#hapc23
! Whether you attended virtually or in person, we hope you enjoyed your experience.
Don't forget you still have access to on-demand content and can claim CE by 11:59pm April 30. Learn more:
@HPNAinfo
The
@AAHPM
team sends our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of our physician members on
#NationalDoctorsDay
as well as all healthcare providers for the work that you do. We thank you for your dedication to keeping us safe and cared for over this past year and every day.
Netflix's latest documentary explores the end-of-life support system provided by doctors, nurses, and hospice professionals. Now streaming on Netflix.
#hpm
#eol
Sending a huge congratulations to the future leaders of hospice and palliative care! The 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leaders are a testament to dedication and excellence to the
#hapc
field. Take a look at the list of recipients and celebrate their success with us!
AAHPM &
@SWHPN
are hosting a free joint webinar on April 29 entitled "Racism in Healthcare and Strategies for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Care" at 3pm ET. Registration is required. Learn more at
#hpm
#hapc
We are saddened by the events of this week and understand that safety for all will mean greater equity in healthcare. We stand in solidarity with our CEO Wendy-Jo Toyama.
As an Asian American, I’ve witnessed a rise in racism and violence against the AAPI community. I feel angry and sad. I’m committed to use my voice to build a different future. We can work together to defeat hate. It’s time for action and to stand in solidarity against all racism.
Hey
#hapc23
attendees - if you're in Montréal already, we highly encourage you to pick up your badge tonight as tomorrow will be very busy. Tonight's registration hours are from 4-7pm on the second convention level in the Palais des congress de Montréal.
@HPNAinfo
The plenary session this morning at
#hapc22
has been a discussion of raw emotion and powerful stories. Please access resources for support below and reach out to colleagues to process and discuss your own journey if needed
The
#hapc23
in-person app and virtual platform are now live! All registered attendees can access the full schedule, on-demand content, networking opportunities, and more. Check your email for information on how to access. We can't wait to connect with you!
@HPNAinfo
AAHPM would like to extend a heartful congratulations to all of our 2021 Fellows of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). We thank you for your dedication to the field and contributions to the Academy
#hapc22
Research led by Dr. Arif Kamal at Duke University shows about one-third of palliative care clinicians are burned out and about two in five are 56 years of age or older, making a shortage almost certain to begin in less than a decade.
Congratulations
@TwaddleDr
on your AAHPM Lifetime Achievement Award - your compassion, presence, and insight has inspired leaders everywhere
#hpm19
Her thank you list is long, but we send you all the thanks.
AAHPM would like to extend a heartful congratulations to all of our 2023 Fellows of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). We thank you for your dedication to the field and contributions to the Academy.
#hapc24
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Annual Assembly in Denver! On your way to your next session grab a special save the date gift - first come, first serve!
#hapc24
Yesterday, there were over 2,000
#PCHETA
tweets with more than 4 MILLION impressions.
Thank you to all who participated in the
#PQLCLobbyDayy
- you can still utilize the Legislative Action Center to help bring
#PCHETA
over the finish line!
#hpm
Huge shoutout to our AAHPM delegates, who passionately represented our members' interests at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting in National Harbor, MD! We're committed to ensuring quality care for all patients and their families.
#hpm
#hapc