Compassion: The Key to High Quality Care
with Guest Arif Kamal
Dr. Arif Kamal is a distinguished leader in healthcare and palliative medicine, recognized for his innovative contributions and patient-centered approach. As a Sojourn Scholar in 2014, he led a project that focused on identifying palliative care quality measures to improve patient-centered outcomes. He made history as the first Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society, where he championed patient advocacy and care on a national scale. Dr. Kamal is also an Associate Consulting Professor in the Department of Medicine at Duke University, bringing his expertise to medical education and research. His impactful work has earned him recognition as one of the Top Influential Leaders Under 40 by the AAHPM. Currently, as the Chief Executive Officer at Prepped Health, he leads efforts to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes through innovative solutions.
Guest’s Guest: Christopher Jones, MD, MBA, HMDC, FAAHPM
Dr. Chris Jones is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University where he contributes to the advancement of medical education and research. He also serves as the Clinical Vice Chief at Duke Palliative Care, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical practices and improving patient outcomes. In addition, he holds the prestigious role of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Palliative Medicine, where he influences the dissemination of cutting-edge research and best practices in the field.
RESOURCES
PENDING: 2024 ACS Patient Support impact report which will be out in March 2025
ACS Palliative Care Resources: Palliative Care | American Cancer Society
ACS CARES: ACS CARES™ | American Cancer Society
Dr. Kamal’s 2023 ASTRO Keynote on the same topic: ASTRO 2023 Keynote by Arif Kamal, MD, MBA | Cancer Support 3.0: A New Era in Compassion
