The need for advance care planning has become further amplified with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant policy breakthroughs occurred such as the CMS waiver to allow audio-only advance care planning to be a critical part of identifying and honoring the goals and values of those experiencing serious illness. We can’t go back. This roundtable discussion covers the case for continued change: that advance care planning should be integrated into every CMS program that touches the lives of the person with serious illness and their family.
Panel includes:
Rev. Dale Susan Edmonds, Founder, Talk Early Talk Often
Susan Enguidanos, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Gerontology and Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Southern California
Emily Jaffe, MD, VP and Executive Medical Director at HM Home and Community Services Highmark Health
Moderator: Stephanie Anderson, DNP, RN, Executive Director, Respecting Choices
2021 C-TAC Summit
