Kansas Launches 5-Year Plan to Expand Palliative Care
Palliative Care News reports on Kansas' five-year plan aimed at enhancing access to palliative care for its nearly 3 million residents. The plan prioritizes various key areas, such as expanding broadband access and preserving policy changes to facilitate the delivery of telehealth services. Additionally, incentive programs will be established to recruit, train, and retain palliative care clinicians. The state also aims to improve its understanding of palliative care and differentiate it from hospice, while promoting advance care planning among Kansans.
Stacie Sinclair, the Associate Director for Policy and Care Transformation at CAPC, commended Kansas for its proactive approach. She emphasized the state's strong leadership and numerous valuable partnerships. According to Sinclair, Kansas stands out for its remarkable level of integration, which sets it apart from other regions.