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Attention Board Review Course Attendees:
Access the online evaluation to obtain your CME certificate for the 2010 Intensive Board Review Course. Also, find information on purchasing the course recordings.

Fellowship Program Summit
Register now for the 2010 Summit scheduled for September 20-21, 2010 in Atlanta, GA.

It's Not too Soon to Prepare for the 2011 Assembly!
Registration will open in September, but before then, there are a number of ways to prepare for the 2011 AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly in Vancouver. Learn all about it at: www.AnnualAssembly.org.

Listen to Session 420 from 2010 Annual Assembly

"Palliative Sedation and Existential Suffering" will be available as a free download for a limited time. Listen now.

New Way to Study for the Exam!
The sold-out AAHPM Intensive Board Review Course has been recorded. The audio files synced with PowerPoint presentations will be available in DVD-ROM format by October 1. Study from your desktop or use the audio file to prepare for the exam while on the go. Order now!

2010 AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly Conference Central
C omplete your evaluation or download abstracts and handouts from the 2010 Annual Assembly in Boston. You will need to login using your AAHPM Web ID and password.

Audio Recordings 2010 AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly
Access the MP3 downloadable recorded content of most sessions and listen to the latest clinical, regulatory, leadership and policy updates at your convenience.

Earn CME with PC-FACS
Read the article, take the posttest, complete the evaluation form and you can earn up to 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. The PC-FACS third and fourth quarter posttests are now available.

Physician Resources

Certify Now
Are you working toward the 800 clinical hours to gain entry into the ABMS certifying exam via practice pathway? Now is the time!

Career Development
Interested in entering the field of hospice and palliative medicine? Learn what pathways and resources are available to you.

One-on-One Physician Mentoring Program
Applications are now being accepted to participate in the AAHPM One-on-One Mentoring Program. Learn more.

Social Networking Sites
If you're a member of Facebook or LinkedIn, join the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine group. Also, follow AAHPM on Twitter.

Join the Blog Discussion
There has been a lot of excellent discussion on the new AAHPM blog. Why not add your comments and thoughts to the posts?

News

New Study Find Palliative Care Extends Survival Nearly Three Months Longer for Patients with Lung Cancer
View the recently published New England Journal of Medicine article “Early Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer"

New Reports Find Patient Safety Lags Behind Goals, Lack of Insurance Strongest Predictor of Poor-Quality Care
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released the 2009 National Healthcare Quality Report and the National Healthcare Disparities Report. These reports measure trends in effectiveness of care, patient safety, timeliness of care, patient centeredness, and efficiency of care.

Revised Hospice Payment System Fact Sheet Now Available
Includes general information about the Medicare hospice benefit including coverage of hospice services, certification requirements, election periods, how payment rates are set, patient coinsurance payments, caps on hospice payments, and additional reporting required on hospice claims.

Publications and Products

Are you prepared for the HPM Board Exam?
HPM Pass, 2nd Edition
Now available! This updated online practice test contains more than 50% new content. Users may receive CME.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Access the JPSM for the latest research and clinical information related to palliative care and pain management.

AAHPM Resources
AAHPM has many resources to help you with hospice and palliative medicine. Visit the bookstore for a complete list.

Primer of Palliative Care, 5th edition
Released in March, this introductory guide has been extensively updated and is perfect for all members of the palliative care team. Visit the bookstore to purchase your copy.