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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.
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...
Policy Snapshot

February 2, 2026

CMS Releases Updates to State Operations Manual

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to the State Operations Manual (SOM), introducing revised and clarified guidance to strengthen survey and enforcement processes.
Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

Uncertified but Responsible: CNA Orientation Gaps Put Residents at Risk

While teaching a CNA class on death and dying, I asked my students how they explained a resident’s passing to others. One young nursing assistant raised her hand: “We are told to say the resident has gone to Montana.” I phoned the nursing director from the facility and asked if she was aware that the nurs...
Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

Letter to the Editor on “Advancing Coding and Education on Skin Failure”

This letter refers to the recent article, Advancing Coding and Education on Skin Failure, in the October 2025 issue of Caring for the Ages. The author says that although informative, the article contains several statements that are either controversial or potentially erroneous.
Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

PALTmed in 2026: Success in a Changing Environment

2026 is already here, and our PALTmed board and leadership team are eagerly forging ahead with the implementation of our 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. In today’s dynamic and shifting environment, looking ahead has never been more important. After visiting with many of you around the country and hearing your th...

 

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