Policy Snapshot
March 31, 2025
In written comments to the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Hearing, After the Hospital: Ensuring Access to Quality Post-Acute Care, PALTmed President Sabine von Preyss-Friedman, MD, FACP, CMD, highlighted key challenges in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). These include workforce shortages, outdated health IT, Medicare payment issues, the need for telehealth expansion, nursing home survey reform, and alternative payment models. Dr. von Preyss-Friedman called on Congress to address these issues to enhance care for vulnerable populations, particularly frail older adults.
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