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July 2018 Newsletter

July 1, 2018

In this issue:

Caring for the Caregivers
Invitation for Submissions: Prizes for Innovations in Serious Illness Care for Underserved Communities
"End Game:" Human Stories About End-of-Life Care

‘Death is not a failure’: Medical schools adapt end-of-life lessons

June 18, 2018

An update on the progress of the Coalition’s work with the four Massachusetts medical schools on revamping undergraduate curriculum to focus on serious illness communication skills.

June 2018 Newsletter

June 1, 2018

This issue covers:

Recent media coverage
Giving a Voice to the Disabled Community in Advance Care Planning
Health Story Collaborative to Hold September Event

Post 2018 Summit

May 31, 2018

In this issue:

Our Third Annual Summit!
Photo Gallery
The Conversation Project
Other Videos Shown at the Summit
Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors!

April 2018 Newsletter

April 2, 2018

This issue covers:

Register Now for May 15 Coalition Summit!
Join the movement!
After 40 Years, Good Shepherd Community Care Still Leading the Way in Providing Serious Illness Care
HHS Panel Advances Payment Models to Support People with Serious and Advanced Illness

March 2018 Newsletter

March 1, 2018

In this issue:

Coalition Annual Summit on May 15!
Beth Israel Deaconess and Red Sox Go to Bat for Healthcare Decisions Month
Hospice & Palliative Care Federation Works to Improve Serious Illness Care
National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16
Discussion on Decision Aids at Harvard Law School
Be PREPARED

February 2018 Newsletter

February 1, 2018

This issue covers:

Coalition Members Gather for Dynamic November Meeting
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Joins with The Conversation Project and Honoring Choices to train Associates in Advance Care Planning
New Report Helps Hospitals Improve Care for Dementia Patients
The Conversation Project Can Help Prepare You for National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16
Third Annual Coalition Meeting Set for May 15

September 2017 Newsletter

September 1, 2017

In this issue:

Join Us for the Nov. 7 Member Meeting!
Improvement Collaborative Supports Advance Care Planning
End With Care Directory
Creative Thinking at End Well Symposium

Medical schools to teach how to discuss patients’ goals for care — and for life

July 10, 2017

The Coalition convenes the four Massachusetts medical schools to strengthen curriculum around advance care planning conversations. Also discussed is the Coalition’s research and comments from patients and families.

End-of-life care focus of UMass Memorial training program

July 10, 2017

This piece includes information on the Coalition’s most recent research and describes an innovative training program at UMass Memorial to prepare nurses for hospice and palliative care.