News and Media | PALTmed

Policy Snapshot

August 25, 2026

PALTmed Weighs In on the Patients First Act: Make Sure Payment Reform Reaches Nursing Facility Clinicians

PALTmed has submitted comments to Rep. John Joyce, MD (R-PA) on the Patients First Act of 2026 (H.R. 9693), the emerging vehicle for Medicare physician payment reform. The letter supports the bill's core goals, tying physician payment to inflation, easing quality-reporting burden, and building a physi...

Practice Resource

August 24, 2026

Framework for Evaluating External Products and Services

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Podcast

August 18, 2026

COVID, Flu & Beyond: Protecting Residents This Season

Listen in as Ryan Romanaskas, director of sales for VaxServe, discusses the company’s role as a supplier of vaccines for the long-term care market. This podcast is sponsored and developed by VaxServe. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to promote any specific product.

Policy Snapshot

August 18, 2026

New Bill Would Fund EHR Adoption for PALTC Providers

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) has introduced the Connecting Health and Records Technology for Seniors (CHARTS) Act (H.R. 9844). The bill would create a competitive Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant program to help post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) providers adopt, upgrade, and optim...

Policy Snapshot

August 7, 2026

PALTmed Voices Support for the PURE Act

PALTmed has sent a letter to congressional leaders on the committees of jurisdiction expressing strong support for the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity (PURE) Act (H.R. 2477/S. 1168).

Policy Snapshot

August 7, 2026

2025 MIPS Final Scores and Targeted Review Timeline

CMS anticipates publishing the MIPS final scores for the 2025 performance year by late September. At that time, the Targeted Review period will open, allowing you to request a review if needed.

Policy Snapshot

August 7, 2026

MVP Adoption Survey Now Open

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites all Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting practices to share their experiences with MIPS Value Pathways (MVP) reporting.

Spotlight

August 6, 2026

New Board Member Brings a Different Perspective to the Group

Richard Feifer, MD, MPH, FACP, the newest director at large on the PALTmed Board, has been an active member of the organization for many years. He finally decided to run for a position on the Board because he “wanted to bring a different perspective to help PALTmed and its membership succeed.”

Practice Resource

August 5, 2026