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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.

RECENT ARTICLES

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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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RECENT MEDIA & INTERVIEWS

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Arrive Where We First Began, A Strategic Path Forward with Dr. Ira Byock
A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice & Palliative Care: Ira Byock, Kristi Newport, Brynn Bowman
A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. Ira Byock
Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega
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