C-TAC

Want to influence policy around serious illness care? Start with relationships. 🤝 Former Sen. Deb Soholt shares 10 practical tips to connect with elected officials—authentically and effectively. A must-read for advocates. 🔗bit.ly/4iOfSRB #Advocacy #HealthPolicy

🗓️ It’s National Healthcare Decisions Day — a reminder that planning for care matters. Marisette Hasan, our VP of Community Action & Policy, shares a touching story about planning with her mother and provides tools to start your own conversation. bit.ly/3Y20NEG

❗Important Update for #PalliativeCare Providers C-TAC submitted critical comments on the DEA’s proposed #telehealth rule, which, if finalized, could increase costs, add complexity, and reduce access to care for hospice and palliative providers. bit.ly/3XAadad

Pleased to partner with Caregiving, a documentary executive produced by #BradleyCooper, premiering June 24, 2025. This 2-hour film highlights the struggles of caregivers in the U.S. #WellBeings #CaregivingPBS #Caregivers bit.ly/4l2N0HD

🚨 Shutdown Averted! 🚨 U.S. leaders passed a Continuing Resolution before the 3/14 deadline, with changes: 🔻 $13B from nondefense spending 🔻 $20B from IRS 🔻 $1B from D.C. 🔺 $6B for defense What does this mean for us? bit.ly/4bNGCju #GovernmentShutdown #Policy

Join us on March 26 for a webinar that delves into the intersection of mental health and serious illness, examining its impact on patients, caregivers, providers, and policy opportunities for managing distressing symptoms. Learn more and register >> bit.ly/42fIQ7N

New York Continues Efforts to Expand Access to Palliative Care Through Medicaid #palliativecare #medicaid @HPCANYS bit.ly/3XJZppR

In 2024, we achieved policy wins on multiple fronts. We made progress with both CMS and Medicaid, and reached out to policymakers with a bipartisan message. See our advocacy impact >> thectac.org/asset/blog/202… #policyadvocacy #seriousillness

We are pleased to announce that Kristofer Smith MD, MPP has joined the C-TAC team as Senior Medical Advisor. #healthleader #CTACchangemaker thectac.org/asset/blog/dr-…

The 1st 100 days of the Trump Administration & 119th Congress offer a pivotal opportunity to enact bold policies that improve care for individuals with serious illness while reducing overall costs. bit.ly/4gkcBbi #policypriorities #first100days #seriousillness

C-TAC members and summit attendees provided important feedback on #policy themes and priorities to incorporate into our 2025 #policyagenda that will be published in January. View Comment Themes + Priorities >> ow.ly/E00N50UuZXE

Join C-TAC in recognizing and honoring the more than 53 million unpaid family caregivers who provide around-the-clock, hands-on care to their loved ones as we celebrate #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth. We aim to raise awareness and provide more support. #NFCMonth #familycaregivers

At C-TAC, we are familiar with changing political tides and with collaborating in a bipartisan fashion regardless of who holds the majority or the White House. We have worked successfully with both political parties to improve... read full statement>> ow.ly/qKZA50Ub935

C-TAC’s 2024 National Leadership Summit was held last week in Washington, DC to a packed gathering of thought leaders and changemakers seeking to transform care for people with serious illness and their caregivers. We thank our speakers and attendees. ow.ly/jkP850TVNBJ

Wrapping up the 2024 @CTACorg Summit with @5WishesOrg! At MyDirectives, we’re dedicated to making sure every patient’s voice is heard through our innovative #ACP tools. Visit @5WishesOrg's booth to see how we enhance care for those with serious illness. #CTAC2024 #HealthEquity

Happening Now: Emerging Policy Opportunities for Patients and Unpaid Caregivers featuring Dr. Kris Smith, Gary Bacher, Diane Ty #2024CTACSummit

A highlight from Day 1 of our #2024CTACSummit! – Policy Insights from Inside the Beltway, A View from Capitol Hill, Breakouts, Exhibitor Room and Networking Reception. We are Transforming Care!

Always proud of my friend @ravi_b_parikh chairing the plenary session @CTACorg “Healthcare is more than episode models based on ICD-10 codes. We need to take care of people and caregivers.” @drmeenasesh

Happening now: The Medicare Perspective Fireside Chat with Dr. Meena Seshamani & Dr. Ravi Parikh #2024CTACSummit

CEO Jon Broyles framing the First 100 Days of the Next Administration and Congress at the C-TAC Summit! Excited for the rest of today and tomorrow’s sessions! #2024CTACSummit