HIT Consultant September 22, 2021
Michael Fratkin, MD, FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer at Vynca

More and more people are living with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver disease. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) reports that 60 percent of U.S. adults have a chronic disease, which is the leading cause of death and disability and the leading driver of healthcare costs.

Palliative care is well-positioned to meet the unique needs of seriously ill individuals by helping to deliver relief from the symptoms and stresses of chronic illness and improving the quality of life for those in care and their loved ones. In contrast with the more widely known hospice care, which provides compassionate care for those diagnosed with terminal conditions, palliative care...

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