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IRA BYOCK, MD
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DR. IRA BYOCK
Leading
palliative care physician
,
author
, and
public advocate
for people living with serious medical conditions
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I work at the intersection of academic scholarship and public life — sharing insights through academic publications, public commentary, books, keynote speaking and health system consulting.
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Hospice, Heal Thyself
Byock, Health Affairs, December 18, 2025
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A Strategic Path Forward
Byock, PalMed Reports June 2025
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Successful Strategies for Operationalizing Goals-of-Care Documentation
Gonzales, Byock, et al, NEJM Catalys May 2025
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Core Roles & Responsibilities of Physicians in Hospice Care
Byock, JPM May 2023
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Arrive Where We First Began, A Strategic Path Forward with Dr. Ira Byock
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A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice & Palliative Care: Ira Byock, Kristi Newport, Brynn Bowman
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A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. Ira Byock
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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega
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