Brystana Kaufman, PhD
@brystana.bsky.social
Research to improve the value of care for people with complex health care needs. Based at Duke University and the Durham VA #healthecon #hpm #hapc #VBP #academicsky #econsky
@michellescotton.bsky.social @dukemargolis.bsky.social sharing our engagement project learnings with researchers and patient advocates at #PCORI25
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
@michellescotton.bsky.social @dukemargolis.bsky.social sharing our engagement project learnings with researchers and patient advocates at #PCORI25
October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#PCORI25 Keynote: Patent-centered research should be Careful ✅, Kind 💙, and Connected 🤝 @pcori.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#PCORI25 Keynote: Patent-centered research should be Careful ✅, Kind 💙, and Connected 🤝 @pcori.bsky.social
Rural family caregivers face big challenges—grief, finances, housing, and more—both before & after a loved one’s death. Bereavement care should go beyond grief counseling to include real-world challenges families face. 💙 #PalliativeCare #RuralHealth @duke-population.bsky.social bit.ly/3I6GvF9
Beyond grief: Quantifying bereavement needs of rural family caregivers | Palliative & Supportive Care | Cambridge Core
Beyond grief: Quantifying bereavement needs of rural family caregivers - Volume 23
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September 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Rural family caregivers face big challenges—grief, finances, housing, and more—both before & after a loved one’s death. Bereavement care should go beyond grief counseling to include real-world challenges families face. 💙 #PalliativeCare #RuralHealth @duke-population.bsky.social bit.ly/3I6GvF9
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🐟 Big fins up to @brystana.bsky.social team! They dove deep into how VA providers see outpatient palliative care. Turns out, we need better support, less confusion, and invest in our teams to make it work. Caring for Veterans with dignity? That’s the catch of the day. 🎣💙 #PalliativeCare #VAResearch
June 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🐟 Big fins up to @brystana.bsky.social team! They dove deep into how VA providers see outpatient palliative care. Turns out, we need better support, less confusion, and invest in our teams to make it work. Caring for Veterans with dignity? That’s the catch of the day. 🎣💙 #PalliativeCare #VAResearch
New! A Policy Framework for States Seeking to Scale #Palliative Care #hapc. By taking action across the four dimensions Engage, Design, Integrate, and Bundle, states may improve serious illness care. @healthaffairs.bsky.social @dukemargolis.bsky.social
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June 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New! A Policy Framework for States Seeking to Scale #Palliative Care #hapc. By taking action across the four dimensions Engage, Design, Integrate, and Bundle, states may improve serious illness care. @healthaffairs.bsky.social @dukemargolis.bsky.social
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Join us virtually June 10th to discuss health priorities for adults with IDD! Panel speakers include Talley Wells, @chvanhoutven.bsky.social Kenton Johnston, Harold Pollack, Sarah Triano with remarks from the Honorable Zack Hawkins, NC General Assembly.
healthpolicy.duke.edu/events/advan...
healthpolicy.duke.edu/events/advan...
Advancing Health Priorities that Matter to the IDD Community: Learnings and Future Directions
Days in the community or “home time” is considered a patient-centered outcome measure reflecting clinical events impacting quality of life and patient preferences. However, it is also important to con...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Join us virtually June 10th to discuss health priorities for adults with IDD! Panel speakers include Talley Wells, @chvanhoutven.bsky.social Kenton Johnston, Harold Pollack, Sarah Triano with remarks from the Honorable Zack Hawkins, NC General Assembly.
healthpolicy.duke.edu/events/advan...
healthpolicy.duke.edu/events/advan...
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Congratulations to @crisbergerot.bsky.social and @pallonccop.bsky.social colleagues for this insightful publication
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Navigating Challenges in Palliative Care: A Survey on ASCO Guideline Adherence Among Health Care Providers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries | JCO Global Oncology
PURPOSEIntegrating palliative care into oncology is essential, yet disparities in access
and quality persist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The
ASCO guidelines advocate for...
ascopubs.org
May 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congratulations to @crisbergerot.bsky.social and @pallonccop.bsky.social colleagues for this insightful publication
ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
Partnering #rural family #caregivers with #palliative care nurses via video can improve caregiver preparedness
during care transitions #hapc @j-palliativemed.bsky.social www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
during care transitions #hapc @j-palliativemed.bsky.social www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
May 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Partnering #rural family #caregivers with #palliative care nurses via video can improve caregiver preparedness
during care transitions #hapc @j-palliativemed.bsky.social www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
during care transitions #hapc @j-palliativemed.bsky.social www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
#Caregiver training is critical for patient #rehabilitation and outcomes; here's our take on the new billing codes for rehab settings. @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @dukemargolis.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reimbursement Opportunities for Caregiver Training in Rehabilitation: Using New CMS Training Service Codes
Family caregivers of patients with rehabilitation and chronic care needs are often instrumental in helping to minimize patient risks for safety and ot…
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May 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#Caregiver training is critical for patient #rehabilitation and outcomes; here's our take on the new billing codes for rehab settings. @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @dukemargolis.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The Manchester Centre for Health Economics has three new Research Associate positions in Health Economics (£37,174 - £41,671 p/a). These are 24-month fixed-term contracts from July 2025 to June 2027.
For full details and to apply, visit
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
For full details and to apply, visit
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Research Associate in Health Economics:Oxford Road
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May 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Manchester Centre for Health Economics has three new Research Associate positions in Health Economics (£37,174 - £41,671 p/a). These are 24-month fixed-term contracts from July 2025 to June 2027.
For full details and to apply, visit
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
For full details and to apply, visit
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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The crush of new grant cancellations hasn't let up.
If your grant was terminated (or your app was pulled) please use this Google Form👇 to submit details for tracking purposes.
Multiple advocacy efforts are moving forward, but we must must must know more about what grants were cancelled and why.
If your grant was terminated (or your app was pulled) please use this Google Form👇 to submit details for tracking purposes.
Multiple advocacy efforts are moving forward, but we must must must know more about what grants were cancelled and why.
Cancelled NIH grant information submission form
Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025.
Data from this form will be used to update the Rescinded NIH...
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March 21, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The crush of new grant cancellations hasn't let up.
If your grant was terminated (or your app was pulled) please use this Google Form👇 to submit details for tracking purposes.
Multiple advocacy efforts are moving forward, but we must must must know more about what grants were cancelled and why.
If your grant was terminated (or your app was pulled) please use this Google Form👇 to submit details for tracking purposes.
Multiple advocacy efforts are moving forward, but we must must must know more about what grants were cancelled and why.
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Hi folks, in these crazy times, some good news -- the Univ. of CO School of Medicine is hiring for an Assistant Professor in the Div. Geriatrics.
Looking for: a health economist with interest in aging . You'd work closely with the incredible @lhnicholas.bsky.social Apply here by Apr 15!
Looking for: a health economist with interest in aging . You'd work closely with the incredible @lhnicholas.bsky.social Apply here by Apr 15!
Assistant Professor
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hi folks, in these crazy times, some good news -- the Univ. of CO School of Medicine is hiring for an Assistant Professor in the Div. Geriatrics.
Looking for: a health economist with interest in aging . You'd work closely with the incredible @lhnicholas.bsky.social Apply here by Apr 15!
Looking for: a health economist with interest in aging . You'd work closely with the incredible @lhnicholas.bsky.social Apply here by Apr 15!
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Development of an instrument (Cost-IS) to estimate costs of implementation strategies for digital health solutions: a modified e-Delphi study #impsci
implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Development of an instrument (Cost-IS) to estimate costs of implementation strategies for digital health solutions: a modified e-Delphi study - Implementation Science
Background It is important to determine the relative value of health innovations when allocating limited healthcare resources. Implementation strategies require and consume healthcare resources yet ar...
implementationscience.biomedcentral.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Development of an instrument (Cost-IS) to estimate costs of implementation strategies for digital health solutions: a modified e-Delphi study #impsci
implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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🚩 List your program on the Palliative Care Provider Directory!
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Our national Directory provides an easy way for patients, families, and referring clinicians to locate programs in their area. Add or claim your program today! #hpm #hapc
🔗 www.capc.org/provider-dir...
Our national Directory provides an easy way for patients, families, and referring clinicians to locate programs in their area. Add or claim your program today! #hpm #hapc
March 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
🚩 List your program on the Palliative Care Provider Directory!
🔗 www.capc.org/provider-dir...
Our national Directory provides an easy way for patients, families, and referring clinicians to locate programs in their area. Add or claim your program today! #hpm #hapc
🔗 www.capc.org/provider-dir...
Our national Directory provides an easy way for patients, families, and referring clinicians to locate programs in their area. Add or claim your program today! #hpm #hapc
Fun conversation with Matt Davis and Lauren Gerlach at UMichigan about the #CMS GUIDE model for #dementia; listen here or wherever you enjoy podcasts!
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An Introduction to the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model of Care
In today’s episode, Matt and Lauren discuss the new CMS GUIDE model for dementia care with Dr. Brystana Kaufman, MSPH, PhD – a health services researcher at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Poli...
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February 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Fun conversation with Matt Davis and Lauren Gerlach at UMichigan about the #CMS GUIDE model for #dementia; listen here or wherever you enjoy podcasts!
www.michiganmedicine.org/minding-memo...
www.michiganmedicine.org/minding-memo...
Pretty snow in NC
February 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Pretty snow in NC
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Are you a VA employee who has been terminated from your position since January 20th?
If you're comfortable sharing your experience, please follow the link below to share your story.
If you're comfortable sharing your experience, please follow the link below to share your story.
February 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Are you a VA employee who has been terminated from your position since January 20th?
If you're comfortable sharing your experience, please follow the link below to share your story.
If you're comfortable sharing your experience, please follow the link below to share your story.
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First colleague & friend notified their contract would not be extended at VA. Terminated. Not provisional, 5 yrs. Was managing a study to learn how to improve home care for Veterans, caregivers. Managers helpless to remedy now but will keep trying. Harms to them & x1000 will hurt quality of care!
To all affected, I'm terribly sorry. There is no way, we, as a society, can make it up to you.
We are in a sudden & long-term disaster. Disaster responders have experience slowing down time, looking at options, & limiting bad outcomes. We all need to start thinking like a responder right now. 1/
We are in a sudden & long-term disaster. Disaster responders have experience slowing down time, looking at options, & limiting bad outcomes. We all need to start thinking like a responder right now. 1/
February 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
First colleague & friend notified their contract would not be extended at VA. Terminated. Not provisional, 5 yrs. Was managing a study to learn how to improve home care for Veterans, caregivers. Managers helpless to remedy now but will keep trying. Harms to them & x1000 will hurt quality of care!
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Certainly a program that needed more thought in its implementation but this is part of the ongoing, troubling, unlawful usurpation of legislative power.
#hospice #hapc
#hospice #hapc
[UPDATED] Trump Administration Suspends Hospice Special Focus Program
The Trump Administration has suspended implementation of the hospice Special Focus Program. Finalized in the 2024 home health payment rule, the program is
hospicenews.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Full paper here 🥦 www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S088...
Early Integration of Palliative Care in Nononcological Patients: A Systematic Review
Palliative care (PALC) is traditionally linked to end-of-life cancer care but also
benefits advanced nononcological diseases.
www.jpsmjournal.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Full paper here 🥦 www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S088...
New study in @jama.com @duke-population.bsky.social: We found relative increases in Medicaid personal care services for dual-eligible beneficiaries newly enrolled in D-SNPs vs other MA #econsky #academicsky #VBP @chvanhoutven.bsky.social @valeriesmith.bsky.social @michellescotton.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New study in @jama.com @duke-population.bsky.social: We found relative increases in Medicaid personal care services for dual-eligible beneficiaries newly enrolled in D-SNPs vs other MA #econsky #academicsky #VBP @chvanhoutven.bsky.social @valeriesmith.bsky.social @michellescotton.bsky.social