September 10, 2025
Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, explore the latest policy developments in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). From physician fee schedule updates and telehealth policy extensions to the recent restructuring of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), they discuss both the challenges and opportunities ahead. Dr. Shark Bird joins to discuss Florida’s new law requiring medical directors to be certified or in the process of certification, offering practical insights for navigating this change and strengthening leadership in PALTC.
Hosts: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE; Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD
Guest: Shark Bird, MD, CMD, President, The Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
Resources:
- Florida Enacts Law Requiring Certification of Nursing Home Medical Directors (PALTmed)
- Certified Medical Director Program
- The Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
- PALTmed Advocacy Summit
- State Advocacy Toolkit (PALTmed)
Date Recorded: September 5, 2025
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