08/06/2009
The Regence Foundation addresses gaps in palliative care
Too often, our fragmented health system falls short in supporting seriously ill and terminally ill patients and their families. The final phase in the lives of people with advanced illnesses can be the most medically invasive of any in their health care experience. Suffering, pain and despair are more prevalent then they should be. Unfortunately, the end of an individual's life is frequently a better example of health care tyranny than health care at its best.
The Regence Foundation aims to address that misalignment with the introduction of Sojourns, its signature program for improving the care and quality of life of terminally ill patients and their families. One element of Sojourns—the Sojourns Pathway Program—gets underway this month when The Regence Foundation invites hospitals in our area to apply for grants to support planning, implementation and innovation in end-of-life programs. While quality end-of-life and palliative care is getting more focus nationally, there is still a gap in many communities. You can learn more about this program on The Regence Foundation Web site.
The Sojourns Pathway Program is an example of changing the way people think about health care in the United States, promoting programs that place the dignity, comfort and autonomy of patients above the wants, needs and convenience of the health care industry.
If you have any questions, please talk to your Regence Sales contact.
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