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Ira Byock
@irabyock.bsky.social
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hospice and palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care for people living with serious medical conditions. Emeritus professor of medicine and community & family medicine at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. IraByock.org
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Jul 23
Strategic proposals to tackle big problems often die of defeatism. Talking with Chris Comeaux about the crisis in US hospice care was a dose of optimism. He understands that defeatism is self-fulfilling.
We can do this!

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New TCNtalks Episode: "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. | Teleios Collaborative Network
New TCNtalks Episode: "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. Ira Byock" Is hospice care losing its way? After months of deep reflection, Dr. Ira Byock voices his concern—...
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Jun 11
From USA Today
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How cool is this?!
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Hillary Lum @hdaylum.bsky.social · Jun 9
Ready for download! This thoughtful piece by Dr Byock @irabyock.bsky.social describes a way forward for #hospice and #palliative care. #hpm #meded

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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Jun 6
Hospice & palliative Care are at a crossroads. Uneven quality and corporate greed threaten its future. We can’t look away — we need a four-part strategic path forward. #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthPolicy 🔗https://rb.gy/lk5jww
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Jun 6
Hospice & palliative Care are at a crossroads. Uneven quality and corporate greed threaten its future. We can’t look away — we need a four-part strategic path forward. #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthPolicy 🔗https://rb.gy/lk5jww
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · May 18
The hills are alive with the sound of music!
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · May 18
The hills that border our neighborhood here in Missoula are currently resplendent with wildflowers - especially the Arrowleaf Balsams. It’s also a banner year for Meadowlarks. The hills are alive with the sound of music.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Mar 29
it's true...
It's at once wonderful and odd to think that I've been leaning into hospice and palliative care since the late 1970s.
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Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @drmamakai.bsky.social · Mar 18
“I’m an OG in the field” @irabyock.bsky.social #hapc @hmdcert.bsky.social
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Dec 17
The saying “90% of life is showing up” rings true. I’ve found that the other 10% involves arriving with good intentions.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Dec 17
Holidays gatherings are often joyous, but let’s face it, sometimes conversations with relatives and friends can be fraught.

Remember, you can only take care of your side of any relationship.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · Dec 1
It's great to be here! Bluesky is a breath of fresh air.
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