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CE/CME for Healthcare Professionals
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NEW Advance Care Planning (ACP) Certificate Program — an on-demand, virtual, continuing education program designed to strengthen your skills in one of the most meaningful parts of care: helping patients and loved ones make informed decisions about what matters most. Visit the GOCCNJ Learning Center for detailed CE/CME information.
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Legacy of Care Tribute
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Legacy of Care Tribute on May 1, 2025, a powerful evening honoring the visionaries, champions, and leaders who are transforming the future of care for people with serious illness. But our work is just beginning. Find out how you can help and view photos of this night to remember.
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Congratulations Senator Angela McKnight
GOCCNJ awarded Senator Angela McKnight with the David LaMotte Award for Excellence in Patient Support. Read more about Senator McKnight and this prestigious award.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: RESEARCH UPDATE
Policy Research Practicum
Understanding Awareness and Perceptions of Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Patients and Caregivers in New Jersey
Research Report
Palliative Care in NJ: Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Access
Research Summary & Recommendations
Palliative Care in NJ: Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Access
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Our 4Step iCare Plan is a simple, 4-step approach that helps patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate through challenging medical decisions.
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A POLST form will inform healthcare providers about the types of medical treatment a patient would like to receive. The form is available in multiple languages.
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Latino older adults remain underrepresented in advance care planning research, which can limit equitable access to palliative care. A recent study highlights barriers such as communication challenges, family responsibilities, financial constraints, and concerns about research participation. Addressing these barriers through culturally responsive outreach and trusted community engagement is essential. The Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey’s Ambassador Program is helping expand these conversations by building a network of community leaders who share information about palliative care and connect patients and families to palliative care services. If you’re interested in helping bring these important conversations into your community, consider applying to become an Ambassador. Learn more or submit an interest form: Read the study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/… ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝.We are seeking professionals and community leaders to become Equity in Serious Illness Ambassadors and help bring trusted information about palliative care into local communities. Ambassadors support patients and caregivers, strengthen community education, and help expand awareness of the new NJ FamilyCare Community-Based Palliative Care benefit launching in 2026. Step into a leadership role that helps turn knowledge into action. Apply by March 15. To learn more or submit your interest form, click the link in this post. You can also scan the QR code in the flyer for direct access. ... See MoreSee Less
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Cathy Rowe, Executive Director of New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well, is a tireless champion for older adults and people living with serious illness in New Jersey. We are deeply grateful for her ongoing leadership and commitment to advancing care and equity. Thank you, Senator Andy Kim, for bringing attention to the needs of families navigating serious illness and caregiving. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join #GOCCNJ’s CEO & Executive Director, Lori Katz Feldstein, along with GOCCNJ Board Member Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, MD, for "Advancing Equitable Access to Palliative Care Through New Jersey’s Medicaid Benefit", hosted by LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware on March 31 at 1:00 pm. #NJ will launch a Medicaid Community-Based Palliative Care benefit on April 1, 2026, expanding access to supportive care for people living with serious illness. This session will explore New Jersey’s new Medicaid community-based palliative care benefit, what it covers, who is eligible, and how providers can prepare for implementation. This program is free and offers CE credits. To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/… ... See MoreSee Less
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