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November 8, 2024

Leading the Way Through Respiratory Virus Season

It’s the time of year that facilities are seeing residents, staff, and others with respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In a recent special PALTtalk podcast, host Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, professor of medicine and director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance an...
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April 26, 2024

Podcast Offers RSV Update

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a growing concern for older adults, especially those who are frail and/or have chronic illnesses or conditions. A recent AMDA On-The-Go podcast offered an update on RSV vaccines and recurrent recommendations from the RSV Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACI...
Policy Snapshot

March 15, 2024

Skilled Nursing Facilities: Billing Medicare for Respiratory Vaccines

Medicare pays for vaccines administered during a patient’s stay in a nursing home. Vaccine payment depends on the type of vaccine and whether the patient is using their Skilled Nursing Facility Part A benefit. Learn how to bill for a number of vaccines
Spotlight

July 19, 2023

RSV Presents Risks; Communication Is Key

In recent months, TV commercials touting the danger of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for older adults have hit the airwaves. They include ominous music and boldface warnings, and suddenly everyone is thinking about RSV.