Diane Meier

Diane Meier founded and directed the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), which has been instrumental in expanding palliative care programs in hospitals across the United States. Her leadership has transformed palliative care from a cottage specialty into an integrated component of serious illness care in major health systems. She has championed policy reforms to ensure palliative care is accessible to all seriously ill patients, including those with cancer. Her advocacy and research have shaped national standards for palliative care program development.