Policy Snapshot
April 13, 2026
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Policy Snapshot
April 13, 2026
CMS Proposes New Standards for Electronic Prior Authorization of Drugs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule (CMS 0062 P), advancing its ongoing effort to streamline and modernize electronic prior authorization. The proposal is intended to provide patients and...
Podcast
April 10, 2026
PALTtalk: Advocacy in Action with Alex Bardakh and Dr. Timothy Holahan
Spotlight
April 10, 2026
Courses Offer Latest Immunization Information
In post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings, it’s extremely important to make sure that residents and staff receive the appropriate immunizations. That’s why PALTmed created three free self-paced, interactive courses on immunizations designed for medical directors, attending physicians, NPs, and PAs....
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
Getting Functional Medicine on the PALTC Radar
Even as people age, lifestyle and other changes can still positively impact outcomes, well-being, and longevity. So, it’s not surprising that functional medicine, which involves a holistic, person-centered approach to health care that focuses on root causes of illness instead of just treating symptoms, is ...
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact—Advancing PALTC Together
As the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine begins its 30th year, we are reflecting on the remarkable impact made possible by the generosity and commitment of our national community.
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
President’s Message: Responsive, Resilient, and Ready: Launching a Year of Impact and Connection
It was wonderful to connect with many of you at last month’s PALTC26 Annual Conference. Our post-acute and long-term care community is truly special, and I look forward to this event every year. This year’s conference was especially meaningful for me, and I am honored to begin my term as president of PALTm...
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
April JAMDA Highlight
One of our highlighted articles for the current issue of JAMDA is the brief report by Dr. Deardorff and team, Can I Stay, or Must I Go Now? A Cohort Study of Discharge Appeals in a Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility.
Policy Snapshot
April 6, 2026
CMS Invites ACOs to Apply to the New LEAD Model
CMS released the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model, which aims to expand the benefits of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to more Medicare beneficiaries. The model supports a broad range of participants and providers by offering enhanced support to small...
Policy Snapshot
April 6, 2026
