2012 E-News Archive
State Health Policy Enews, January 10, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, January 17, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, January 24, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, January 31, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, February 7, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, February 14, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, February 21, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, February 28, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, March 6, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, March 13, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, March 20, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, March 27, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, April 3, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, April 10, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, April 17, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, April 24, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, May 1, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, May 8, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, May 15, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, May 22, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, May 29, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, June 5, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, June 12, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, June 19, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, June 26, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, July 3, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, July 10, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, July 17, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, July 24, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, July 31, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, August 7, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, August 14, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, August 21, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, August 28, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, September 4, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, September 11, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, September 25, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, October 2, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, October 9, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, October 23, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, October 30, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, November 6, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, November 13, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, November 20, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, November 27, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, December 04, 2012
State Health Policy Enews, December 11, 2012

For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 























































































































































