Developed in 2021, the For HMDCs, by HMDCs webinar series is an opportunity for certificants to share their experiences and hospice knowledge to aid in the professional development of their certified colleagues.
Each session is focused on a topic relevant for today's hospice physician/medical director and is primarly taught by HMDCB-certified physicians. Sessions are free for certified physicians, except for those that provide CME.
Session 1: February 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm CT
A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care
Join Dr. Ira Byock in this interactive session focused on his recent white paper, "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care: A White Paper on the Potential Future of the Field." Dr. Byock will guide attendees through an engaging and informative discussion about the paper’s key concepts and primary takeaways. Attendees are encouraged to read the white paper and follow up article prior to the session and come ready to discuss central themes.
Faculty:
Ira Byock, MD FAAHPM
CME will not be provided for this session.
Additional 2026 session dates coming soon!
Session Recordings: All session recordings are available for certified physicians only in HMDCB's new learning management system, The Certification Center. To learn how to create an account and access previous sessions, follow the steps in this user guide.
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