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A new analysis of racial disparities in end-of-life care finds that Black patients voluntarily seek substantially more intensive treatment, such…
You may have heard about Jeopardy host Alex Trebec’s announcement this year that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic…
Politico’s “The Agenda” section has published a special report on Medicare, now and in the future, and how it might…
More than a quarter of older Medicare beneficiaries have yet to document their advance care planning (ACP) wishes, according to…
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Until the 1920s, most Americans died relatively quickly and at home, surrounded by things and people – including their minister,…
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While the veil has been lifted somewhat on end-of-life and advance care planning discussions, many providers are still not having…
A unique outreach program is helping elders of the Lakota nation to address issues of palliative and end of life…
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Hospice use is a common indicator of quality end-of-life care. The timing of hospice enrollment is an important component of…