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#HPM TweetChat February 27, 2013

Topics:

T1:  Last week, professional organizations released lists of "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” for #ChoosingWisely  The #ChoosingWisely Campaign is an initiative of the @ABIMFoundation - http://t.co/mQ7i9fvgCM

T2: From your perspective as an #hpm clinician or advocate, please share your thoughts on the @AAHPM's#ChoosingWisely list.

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The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from February 27, 2013 in a full screen click here.

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#HPM TweetChat February 13, 2013

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T1:  Dr. @JoanMTeno just published an important study on utilization of hospice. Read a great summary here:http://t.co/V2besrqt Give a read to the LA Times summary and share some initial reactions. . .

T2:  I'd like to spend the last few minutes of chat talking about a sad story that hit the news today. . . Today we learned that SanDiego Hospice is closing, as they fell victim to Medicare audit. News story here: http://t.co/C5kR7oyv

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The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from February 13, 2013 in a full screen click here.

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#HPM TweetChat January 9, 2013

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T1:  The State Department of Health & Hospitals in Louisiana wants to save $ and the Medicaid #hospicebenefit is taking a hit.  As we begin our discussion, read more about what's happening in Louisiana and share your initial reactions.. (http://t.co/OvfD0EBp)

T2:  @Pallimed featured a great post on children's author Maurice Sendak discussing mortality http://t.co/bJLy9Xiw While you're watching the short video in the @Pallimed post, please share reactions and we'll discuss.

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The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from January 9, 2013 in a full screen click here.

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#HPM TweetChat December 19, 2012

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T1:  Newtown was the setting of a tragic event & the nation has been grieving. Let's discuss the impact & experience of public grief. . .

T2:  Let's discuss the unique impact of grief around the holidays on individuals & families.

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The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from December 19, 2012 in a full screen click here.

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#HPM TweetChat December 12, 2012

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T1: last week, we discussed new NHPCO 2012 Facts & Figures- Hospice Care in America. seems access & utilization are still an issue what strategies can we use to engage the community at large to discuss issues of death & dying?

Transcript:

The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from December 12, 2012 in a full screen click here.

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#HPM TweetChat December 5, 2012

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T1: Please take some time review the NHPCO Facts & Figures: Hospice Care in America report, then share some initial thoughts/reactions.

T2: The number of patients served by hospice continues to grow each year, but median length of stay remains very short.

T3: Patients of minority race accounted for < 20% of hospice recipients in 2011. Are there specific barriers we can address & how?

Transcript:

The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from December 5, 2012 in a full screen click here.

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#HPM TWEETCHAT OCTOBER 10, 2012

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T1: “How in the World Will We Care for All the Elderly?” (http://t.co/GafAvJQZ) raises important points for consideration in #hpm

T2: “Caregiver, Plus MD or RN” touches on the reality of family caregiving, which has many implications for #hpm(http://t.co/G5mi6sPl)

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The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here . To view the #hpm TweetChat from October 10, 2012 in a full screen click here.

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#hpm TweetChat December 14, 2011

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T1: @KathyKastner wrote "Hope & 'false hope': who benefits, who doesn't." Share your thoughts about hope & it's role in serious illness #hpm - Wed Dec 14 18:09:04 PST 2011

T2: Holidays are challenging after a loss or when seriously ill. How can patients find peace at EoL & families find it after the death? #hpm - Wed Dec 14 18:29:39 PST 2011

T3: #hpm is often seen as "depressing." believe me, i know. i'm the cocktail party buzzkill. what about your work in #hpm brings you joy? - Wed Dec 14 18:53:20 PST 2011

Transcript:

The #hpm TweetChat is a weekly interdisciplinary forum discussing issues in hospice and palliative medicine on Wednesdays at 6pm PST. #hpm is an open community, to learn more about joining the #hpm TweetChat some time click here. To view the #hpm TweetChat from December 14, 2011 in a full screen click here.

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