Practice Resource
February 25, 2026
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Practice Resource
February 25, 2026
The Roles & Responsibilities of the Nursing Home Medical Director
This document outlines the key roles, responsibilities and tasks for nursing home medical directors as delineated by CMS and PALTmed.
Policy Snapshot
February 23, 2026
Bipartisan Push in Congress Seeks H-1B Fee Exemption for Health-Care Sector
A bipartisan, bicameral group of 100 U.S. lawmakers, led by Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Michael Lawler (R-NY), sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally urging the agency to exempt the health-care sector from a newly introduced $100,000 fee on employers filing new H-1B visa ...
Practice Resource
February 17, 2026
The Role of the Medical Director in Facility Assessment
This paper provides an exploration of the facility assessment process in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC), emphasizing the critical role of the medical director.
Policy Snapshot
February 13, 2026
How to Report CMS MVPs
If you’re interested in reporting a MIPS Value Pathway (MVP), review the MVPs finalized for the 2026 performance year on the 2026 Explore MVPs webpage to determine if there’s an available MVP that’s applicable to your scope of care and practice. To report an MVP for the 2026 performance year, you’ll need t...
Policy Snapshot
February 13, 2026
2025 QPP Data Submission Is Open through March 31
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened data submission for the 2025 performance year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Data can be submitted and updated until March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
Policy Snapshot
February 9, 2026
Maryland Introduces State Bill Requiring CMD for Medical Directors
Last week, House Bill (HB) 931 was introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. It proposes new statewide standards for medical directors in nursing homes, aiming to strengthen clinical oversight and accountability in long-term care facilities.
Podcast
February 5, 2026
PALTtalk: Advocacy in Action with Alex Bardakh and Dr. Timothy Holahan
News Release
February 4, 2026
Visionary Leaders Recognized With Excellence Awards
The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has announced the recipients of its national leadership and excellence awards for 2026. Iris Boettcher, MD, CMD, is the Medical Director of the Year; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, is the Clinician of the Year; the James Pattee Award for Excellence in ...
Policy Snapshot
February 3, 2026
Congress Ends Shutdown, Extends Key Telehealth Waivers for Two Years
Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion funding package that ends the latest government shutdown and keeps most federal agencies funded through September. The bill includes a two-year extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027, maintaining expanded coverage for virtual care, inclu...
