Ohio Palliative Care Summit

LeadingAge Ohio and the newly formed Ohio Palliative Care Access League (OPAL) invites you to join us for our first annual statewide Palliative Care Summit. The Summit is a comprehensive, one-day conference designed to advance the understanding, accessibility, and integration of palliative care across Ohio. This conference will bring together healthcare providers, health plans, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss strategies for overcoming barriers, improving access, and ensuring quality palliative care for all Ohioans. The event will feature keynotes, moderated panels, and interactive discussions focused on critical aspects of palliative care, including clinical practice, financial viability, workforce development, and innovative models of care. 

Lunchtime will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage in tabletop discussions on pre-identified topics such as financial viability, early access to care, and developing community-based palliative care. The afternoon will focus on increasing access to palliative care, with sessions dedicated to defining patient needs, addressing clinical staffing challenges, and exploring financing models, including reimbursement strategies and medication access. 

In addition, we will discuss the crucial role of advanced care planning and the integration of palliative care into primary care settings. The conference will conclude with closing remarks highlighting the importance of continued collaboration and actions to strengthen and expand Ohio’s palliative care infrastructure for providers and patients. policy in Ohio. 

CE information to come.