Panelists: Ujjwala Dheeriya, M.D. Torrance Health Association Care Coordination Center John Wong, M.D. Health Essentials Moderator: Josh Luke, Ph.D., FACHE VP, Torrance Memorial Health System
Panelists: Ujjwala Dheeriya, M.D. Torrance Health Association Care Coordination Center John Wong, M.D. Health Essentials Moderator: Josh Luke, Ph.D., FACHE VP, Torrance Memorial Health System
A recent industry study by the Health Information Network identified five key challenges in implementing palliative care into transitions programs. We will address each and give each panelist a chance to address each in this panel.
51.6% of respondents identified timely referrals as a challenge in implementing palliative care in transition programs. Do you agree that this is the biggest challenge? What are a few strategies to improve this problem?
48.4% of respondents identified Physician Resistance as a challenge in implementing palliative care in transition programs. Do you agree that this is one of the biggest challenges? What are a few strategies to improve this problem?
46.2% of respondents identified resource allocation as a challenge in implementing palliative care in transition programs. Do you agree that this is one of the biggest challenges? What are a few strategies to improve this problem?
33.0% of respondents identified reimbursement as a challenge in implementing palliative care in transition programs. Do you agree that this is one of the biggest challenges? What are a few strategies to improve this problem?
29.7% of respondents identified patient buy-in as a challenge in implementing palliative care in transition programs. Do you agree that this is one of the biggest challenges? What are a few strategies to improve this problem?
Why is it such a challenge for primary care physicians and palliative care specialists to work together?
What is the best way to go about starting a transitions program that includes palliative care as a solution? How should it be structured? Staffed?
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