Holly Yang

Gary Buckholz, Holly Yang, and Laura Morrison in front of ACGME surfboard cutouts at the conference.

Holly Yang, MD in front of large display that reads “ACGME Meaning in Medicine”

Had a fun time presenting, “Creating an Assessment Community for a Subspecialty: A Collaboration in Faculty Development,” for our @aahpm.bsky.social Assessment Workgroup at #ACGME2026. I’m grateful for the hard work of @acgme.bsky.social staff with us over the years and for a great meeting!

It’s almost time. If you are at #ACGME2026 please come hear our presentation (SES056) in the Marriott Santa Rosa room at 3:15 today. “Creating an Assessment Community for a Subspecialty: A Collaboration in Faculty Development”! #meded #HPM @aahpm.bsky.social @acgme.bsky.social

CAPC is exhibiting at @acgme.bsky.social!

Stop by CAPC’s booth #144 to learn about how our resources can help you achieve your training goals. #ACGME2026

Image features Helen Fernandez, MD, MPH and Sara Gelman, MBA 😁#MeaningInMedicine

We’re excited to be back at ACGME this year!
Join us February 19–21 to connect, learn more about what we offer, and chat about advancing communication education.
#ACGME2026

As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.

Health costs are the top financial worry for many consumers, ahead of their ability to pay for other household necessities like utilities, food, housing and transportation.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/a...

Statement from the American Nurses Association regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti SILVER SPRING, MD - January 24, 2026 - The American Nurses Association (ANA) is deeply disturbed and saddened to learn of the death of Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, in Minneapolis earlier today. We extend our condolences to Alex's loved ones, colleagues, and the community at large. ANA condemns violence in our communities. The seriousness of this incident and others demand transparency and accountability. ANA calls for a full, unencumbered investigation, and urges that findings be shared promptly and clearly so Alex's loved ones and the public have answers. One in four nurses already experience workplace violence. As incidents with federal law enforcement continue to rise across the country, we are deeply concerned for the safety of nurses, both on the job and in the communities they serve. Nurses are advocates for the safety and well-being of their communities. They enter this profession to heal, to protect human life, and to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments. ANA remains committed to preventing violence in the workplace and in our communities, and to advancing meaningful protections that safeguard healthcare workers and the public. American Nurses Association

I’m listening to a talk by Dr. Molly Hayes @BIDMC and this quote that she shows from a real family member always gets me….

We need to be better at family discussions. #Medsky

Join Jon Kabat-Zinn + me Jan 4 11:00-12:30PM. MST for the first session on the THE MEASURE OF OUR HUMANITY. A continuation of the five-year exploration of social + environmental engagement, solidarity, moral integrity, building community.
www.upaya.org/program/the-...
FREE

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Grateful for all the incredible caring brilliant folks teaching, advocating, and providing healthcare out there in 2025. Especially thankful for my #HaPC and #meded communities! Happy 2026!

Reflecting on my stint on the inpatient #palliative service this week. Crazy busy. Thankful for my colleague for helping out so we could give patients/families the time and provide high quality care.

This and every winter solstice I remember a certain special clinic patient long gone.

#Grateful

Capitol agenda: Congress leaves health mess for January Lawmakers will return after the holidays to resume their health care fight — and stare down another funding cliff.

Lawmakers are leaving for the holidays without a health care deal, guaranteeing higher insurance rates for millions come January.

“We’ll deal with it in January,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters.

AAP learned this week that seven grants to AAP under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are being terminated. The sudden withdrawal of these funds will directly impact and potentially harm infants, children, youth, and their families.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Oof. 🤕

Such a tough season. Thanks for posting and your good media work despite the challenges this year @kcchiefsmatt.bsky.social. Hope Patrick and the rest who were injured today are ok. Always proud of our team.

VitalTalk Launches New Course to Strengthen Clinician Communication Around Substance Use Amid the Opioid Epidemic /PRNewswire/ -- VitalTalk, the leading organization in improving clinical communication, announced the launch of Conversations That Matter: Engaging Patients...

VitalTalk recently announced the launch of a new course to help clinicians strengthen communication around substance use amid the opioid crisis. Read the full press release here.
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More new content on the way! Informed Conversations: Skills for Clinical Trial Discussions is coming very soon — offering clinicians practical skills to guide patients through clinical trial decisions with clarity and compassion.

Learn more ➝ vitaltalk.org/informed-con...

Registration Information | AAHPM Registration The 2026 Annual Assembly will be an in-person experience, with on-demand access of available session recordings and complete evaluation period for claiming CME credits and MOC points by Monday, June 30, […]

Early Bird ends in one month! Secure your spot for the 2026 Annual Assembly and lock in the lowest rate. Flexible options: Full Conference, One-Day, or On-Call. Register by Jan 12 and save! https://aahpm.org/education-events/annual-assembly/reg-info/

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | AAHPM AAHPM’s Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM) is a monthly, internationally respected, peer-reviewed scientific journal and one of our top-rated member benefits. JPSM serves an interdisciplinary audience of professionals by publishing the latest […]

JPSM is going digital! Starting January, access the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management anytime, anywhere, on any device.

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SOTS Ho Chiang Scholarship | AAHPM Ho Chiang Scholarship The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang (Ho/Chiang) Foundation has generously provided a grant to support attendance at the 2026 State of the Science Symposium. The mission of the Foundation […]

Scholarship Now Open! Attend the 2026 State of the Science with support from the Ho/Chiang Foundation. Open to students, trainees, early-career & interprofessional investigators, with priority for underrepresented groups and those presenting work. https://ow.ly/hJ2T50XIBJ9

Graphic that says: “Rural America relies on foreign physicians. J-1 visa changes will force training physicians out. H-1B physicians are crucial to rural health. These policies will increase our existing physician shortages. CMA supports physician exemptions to these visa policies.”

The percentage of H-1B-visa sponsored physicians in rural areas is nearly twice that of urban areas. One immigration lawyer predicts this new policy will “devastate hospitals already burdened by complex visa rules and costly legal fees.” www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
#medsky #ruralhealth

Image of CMA president, Dr. Rene Bravo explaining why Congress needs to extend ACA tax credits.

If the ACA tax credits expire, 1.7 million Californians will lose coverage or face premium hikes they cannot afford – an average of $1,500/yr. For many, that is the difference between maintaining lifesaving care & going without.

That’s just CA. Congress needs to extend the ACA tax credits. #medsky

The Case for Hospital Palliative Care >> https://www.capc.org/documents/246/

Download this free publication for key messages to help you get the buy in you need from your hospital or health system leadership. Applicable across all settings. #hpm #hapc #palliative #healthcare #hospital

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

The AAFP strongly supports maintaining universal HepB vaccination at birth, and we call on CDC to ensure this safety net continues to protect newborns and life-saving protection remains the standard of care.

AAHPM Virtual Career Fair - December 19, 2025 Sign up to save your spot to chat directly with a variety of organizations. Each chat lasts around 10 mins and you can join from your desktop or smartphone at anytime during the event. Sign up today!

Ready to take the next step in your career?Join AAHPM’s Virtual Career Fair on Dec 19, 9am–2pm CT and connect with top employers in hospice & palliative care.
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Registration Information | AAHPM Registration The 2026 Annual Assembly will be an in-person experience, with on-demand access of available session recordings and complete evaluation period for claiming CME credits and MOC points by Monday, June 30, […]

Ready to elevate your expertise? Attend the conference at a reduced rate by joining AAHPM or HPNA! Early bird rates end Jan 12, 2026! Don’t miss out. Register now and secure your spot! https://aahpm.org/education-events/annual-assembly/reg-info/

So excited!!! #HPMClassof27 #HaPC #medsky

Brilliant statement

I’ve been very impressed with how @ameracadpeds.bsky.social has been fighting the horrific misinformation and science denialism peddled by RFK Jr & his minions

Op-Ed from a brilliant colleague, Dr. Valencia Walker, who is both a neonatologist and who has a Masters in Public Health, “I’m a doctor. The babies I treat will suffer from delayed vaccines.” www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
#medsky

3 physicians with the words “ACIP Hepatitis B Vote: A Profound Setback for Child Health”

By dropping the Hep B birth dose recommendation, #CDC #ACIP is abandoning one of its most reliable public health tools that has cut childhood infections by 99% since 1991. California physicians strongly denounce this decision. #medsky