Studies indicate that access to palliative care services results in a higher quality of life for patients, better pain and symptom management, and fewer hospitalizations, which lowers healthcare costs. While the…
Michael Kersten, Director, Clinical Outreach and Engagement at Vynca The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines social determinants of health (SDOH) as the conditions in the environments where…
National Healthcare Decisions Day happens annually on April 16th. This is a day to inspire, educate, and empower both clinicians and individuals about advance care planning. It is a day…
If you’re confused about the differences between palliative care and hospice, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to understand how one differs from the other. In fact, the two terms…
The past year has demonstrated that advance care planning conversations are more important than ever. As the infection rate and the death toll of COVID-19 continue to rise, it is…