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The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is dedicated to increasing quality, equitable #palliative care services for people living with a serious illness.

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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 14h
CAPC's symptom management unit covers techniques for assessing and managing common sources of distress, including nausea, constipation, dyspnea, depression, and anxiety. Pain is a much-feared side effect of many serious illnesses, but is manageable with proper training. ow.ly/I5o030sXBlv
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 20h
CAPC's Introduction to Palliative Care course provides health care professionals across all specialties and professions with a foundational understanding of what palliative care is and how it enhances patient and caregiver well-being and more! ow.ly/UsMH30sXBlh
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 23h
🌟 New from CAPC: Health Equity in Action ow.ly/iwvJ50ZTBif A curated collection highlighting evidence-based interventions that organizations can adapt to advance equitable care for people living with serious illness. Explore practical strategies, learn from project champions, and more.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
CAPC Curriculum → Predicting and Minimizing Risks in Serious Illness ow.ly/YerA50Z8gHH CAPC's curriculum offers practical, evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes, while addressing the personal and cultural needs of patients and caregivers.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
⭐ New Circle: Safety-Net and Rural Care >> circles.capc.org Join the conversation led by CAPC Ambassador Maria Gatto, MA, MHs.B, APRN, ACHPN, APHN, FPCN, and connect with colleagues to share practical approaches, optimize resources, and better balance demand with capacity.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📊 The Palliative Care Program Inventory launches this fall! The more programs that participate, the stronger and more actionable the data will be. ow.ly/4NQG50ZLti8
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Pain Management Courses >> ow.ly/r85H50XNJrh Take CAPC’s Pain Management courses to build practical skills and apply the latest best practices in evidence-based care.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📅 Save the Date: The 2027 CAPC National Seminar is coming to Columbus, Ohio, Oct 13–15, 2027! Join palliative care leaders from across disciplines and care settings for fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and more >> www.capc.org/seminar
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS shares words of wisdom for future palliative care pharmacists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkkVzUf-pe8… #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #PalliativeCare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📣 Get your data ready! The Palliative Care Program Inventory launches this fall. Start preparing now by downloading the Inventory questions and gathering your program data. Participation is free and open to all palliative care programs. ow.ly/4NQG50ZLti8 #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Study finds palliative care consultation is underutilized among veterans hospitalized with alcohol-associated hepatitis, with Black veterans significantly less likely to receive a consult. ow.ly/Pz0F50ZTK9e
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🆕 Palliative Care In U.S. Hospitals: 2026 Snapshot ow.ly/2GO250Zybfr Download CAPC’s new 2026 Snapshot of hospital-based specialty palliative care, including availability by region, hospital size and tax status, and community type. #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
📅 Save the Date: The 2027 CAPC National Seminar is coming to Columbus, Ohio, Oct 13–15, 2027! Join palliative care leaders from across disciplines and care settings for fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and more >> www.capc.org/seminar
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
What palliative care clinicians need to know about when and how to collaborate with consultation-liaison psychiatry. ow.ly/HyqS50ZTJLr
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
📣 Get your data ready! The Palliative Care Program Inventory launches this fall. Start preparing now by downloading the Inventory questions and gathering your program data. Participation is free and open to all palliative care programs. ow.ly/4NQG50ZLti8 #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
💊Read the CAPC blog 'How to Include a Pharmacist in the Palliative Care Mix' to explore the importance of palliative care pharmacy and strategies for programs to effectively partner with pharmacists. ow.ly/IAk450ZRC8e
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mark your calendar for CAPC's upcoming virtual events ➡ ow.ly/Q0L250SNjxq Access CAPC’s faculty of national experts through upcoming events. #Palliative #hpm #hapc #PalliativeCare #Clinician #Medicine #Health #Healthcare #SeriousIllness #Events #Webinar #workshops
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Last week, CAPC's Rima Itani Al-Nimr, MS, RD, LD, and Stephanie Leung, MBA, spoke about advancing nursing education through CAPC's Age Friendly 4Ms-focused Learning Pathway at the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) ENGAGE26 in Orlando.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📰 New CAPC Blog: 'Unseen and Underserved: Why the Needs of Many AAPI Patients with Serious Illness Remain Invisible' by Stephanie Chow, MD, MPH and Rayna Ross, CHES ow.ly/Q64E50ZRAh8
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AAPI Patients with Serious Illness Are Underserved - CAPC
An examination of the barriers that leave AAPI patients with serious illness underserved—and how palliative care teams can move from awareness to action.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In a follow-up survey, 82% of respondents who completed all of our Pain Management courses reported practice improvements. Learn safe and appropriate #pain management skills to improve quality of life with these interactive online courses >> #hpm #hapc ow.ly/h9zb30sWSI6
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💊 American Pharmacists Month starts today! Explore resources to learn more about how pharmacists strengthen palliative care teams, strategies for integrating pharmacy expertise into practice, and ways to demonstrate the value of palliative care pharmacy. ➡️ ow.ly/WEXz50ZRC0X
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
CAPC Virtual Office Hours: 'Reducing Health Disparities for People With Serious Illness' ow.ly/FZkq50ZMnfs Join us for this monthly consulting call to ask questions and discuss health disparities that exist in the care of people living with serious illness—specifically, palliative care.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
CAPC's Brynn Bowman Joins TCNtalks Podcast to Discuss the Future of Palliative Care: ow.ly/wOXy50ZTbab Listen to a conversation about palliative care access, reimbursement, quality standards, and what comes next for the field.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Save the date for the 2027 CAPC National Seminar! Momentum starts here! 📍 Columbus, Ohio 📅 October 13–15, 2027 🔗https://ow.ly/k72j50ZT458 #CAPCSeminar27 #PalliativeCare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Explore a curated collection of courses, tools, and resources designed to help social workers meet the needs of patients and families, and to help palliative care programs use best practices to integrate social work into the work of the IDT. Explore the toolkit today >> ow.ly/qS6e50YmaKf
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
CAPC's Brynn Bowman and Allison Silvers explain why CMS's expanded ACCESS model is expected to have minimal impact on palliative care programs. ow.ly/ZQ7h50ZRCXf
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CAPC's start-up toolkits offer guidance to help you launch or grow palliative care services across various settings, including in hospitals, home-based settings, long-term care facilities, clinics, or a hospice. >> ow.ly/Q2To50XykqQ
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📣 Get your data ready! The Palliative Care Program Inventory launches this fall. Start preparing now by downloading the Inventory questions and gathering your program data. Participation is free and open to all palliative care programs. ow.ly/4NQG50ZLti8 #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mark your calendar for CAPC's upcoming virtual events ➡ ow.ly/Q0L250SNjxq Access CAPC’s faculty of national experts through upcoming events. #Palliative #hpm #hapc #PalliativeCare #Clinician #Medicine #Health #Healthcare #SeriousIllness #Events #Webinar #workshops
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Register for CAPC's Workshop 'From Distress to Action: Addressing Moral Distress in Palliative Care'. This workshop explores moral distress within the palliative care team through the interprofessional perspectives of the physician, registered nurse, and social worker. ow.ly/eKv430sXBlu
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🆕 Palliative Care In U.S. Hospitals: 2026 Snapshot ow.ly/2GO250Zybfr Download CAPC’s new 2026 Snapshot of hospital-based specialty palliative care, including availability by region, hospital size and tax status, and community type. #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Study finds high patient distress scores are associated with pediatric palliative care referral, suggesting routine screening could help standardize access and reduce referral bias. www.capc.org/blog/distress-screenin…
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Optimized #billing and coding is critical to the financial stability of a #palliative care program. View the resources in the 'Optimizing Billing Practices' and optimize your practices. #hpm #hapc #palliative ow.ly/gnfl30sWZp2
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
An examination of the barriers that leave AAPI patients with serious illness underserved—and how palliative care teams can move from awareness to action to influence change. ow.ly/IVha50ZRAnr
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
📣 Get your data ready! The Palliative Care Program Inventory launches this fall. Start preparing now by downloading the Inventory questions and gathering your program data. Participation is free and open to all palliative care programs. ow.ly/4NQG50ZLti8 #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Not sure where to start with CAPC's online courses and tools? Start with our Learning Pathways' clinical training roadmaps based on specialty, discipline, or topic area. Get started and find your pathway. #hpm #hapc #palliative #healthcare #palliativecare ow.ly/3HPG30sXBlo
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
⭐ New Circle: Safety-Net and Rural Care >> circles.capc.org Join the conversation led by CAPC Ambassador Maria Gatto, MA, MHs.B, APRN, ACHPN, APHN, FPCN, and connect with colleagues to share practical approaches, optimize resources, and better balance demand with capacity.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📍CAPC's Allison Silvers, MBA, and Rachael Heitner, MPH, are at the University of Utah College of Nursing's 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research. #CgConf2026 #CaregivingResearch #FamilyCaregiving #HealthServicesResearch
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Explore CAPC's program start-up toolkits, featuring practical tools and technical assistance for growing or starting a hospital, home-based, long-term care, office/clinic, or hospice-led palliative care program. ow.ly/IZsc30sXBl8
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Register for CAPC's Workshop 'From Distress to Action: Addressing Moral Distress in Palliative Care'. This workshop explores moral distress within the palliative care team through the interprofessional perspectives of the physician, registered nurse, and social worker. ow.ly/eKv430sXBlu
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🧩 Building and Supporting Effective Palliative Care Teams 🔗 ow.ly/M1AP50YOQFi Use this toolkit to make decisions about team staffing, program operations, and healthy team functioning.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Introduction to Palliative Care—an open-to-all clinical training course for clinicians from all specialties and professions. 📖 Learn what palliative care is, how it’s delivered, and its impact on quality of life. ow.ly/8svy50VEb8t #hpm #hapc
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Do you have questions about inpatient palliative care billing, and billing and coding practices? ow.ly/gCqr50YVLu6 Join us for this monthly, small-group consulting call with Philip H. Santa-Emma, MD, FAAHPM, and Christopher Jones, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, to ask these questions and more.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 Get your data ready! The Palliative Care Program Inventory launches this fall. Start preparing now by downloading the Inventory questions and gathering your program data. Participation is free and open to all palliative care programs. ow.ly/4NQG50ZLti8 #hpm #hapc #healthcare
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚩 List your program on the Palliative Care Provider Directory! 🔗 ow.ly/Pzu750Y8o4s CAPC’s national Palliative Care Provider Directory provides a quick and easy way for patients, families, and referring clinicians to locate and contact palliative care programs in their area.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) is hosting an online day of action for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA, S. 2287 and H.R. 4425). www.capc.org/blog/supporting-the-pc…
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
💻 'Role of the Social Worker on the Interdisciplinary Team' virtual office hour 🔗 ow.ly/14qN50zVaxs Join Melanie Neff, MSW, LICSW, on September 30 for this monthly, small-group consulting call where you can ask questions from our expert consultant and your peers.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Register for CAPC's Workshop 'From Distress to Action: Addressing Moral Distress in Palliative Care' on Oct 15. This workshop explores moral distress within the palliative care team through interprofessional perspectives. ow.ly/eKv430sXBlu
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
CAPC’s Symptom Management Courses ow.ly/eu9i50V6wuu CAPC has updated our Symptom Management courses with the most up-to-date clinical techniques for assessing and managing common sources of distress such as nausea, constipation, dyspnea, depression, and anxiety.
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Enroll now for Palliative Care Leadership Centers (PCLC) training dates. PCLC's customized training and mentoring provides the team skills and organizational abilities you need to develop and deliver the highest-quality program. Find out more. ow.ly/i0M430sXBlg
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