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January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
2026 Filkin Lecture Features an Inside Look at State Survey Agencies
Amber Clark-Brown, MD, will be giving the much-anticipated Anne-Marie Filkin Lecture at this year’s PALTC26 annual conference in Anaheim, CA. As the only medical director working within a state survey agency (SSA), Dr. Clark-Brown will offer attendees her unique perspective and insights that she’s excited ...
Policy Snapshot
January 5, 2026
CMS Proposed Model Test Would Lower Drug Costs for Medicare Part D
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the newly proposed GUARD (Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs) Model that would lower the costs of certain prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D to reflect prices paid in economically comparable countries.
Policy Snapshot
January 5, 2026
CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation (Public Law 119-21) to strengthen and modernize health care in rural co...
Policy Snapshot
January 5, 2026
2025 QPP Data Submission is Now Open
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
January 5, 2026
New CMS LEAD Model Aims to Expand Access to ACOs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model as the Innovation Center’s next Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model, which will focus on reaching more health-care providers who have not joined ACOs, while providing care for pati...
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December 18, 2025
Caring for the Ages is Moving Online!
We are excited to share some important updates regarding Caring for the Ages, our much-loved magazine. As mentioned in the October issue, Caring will discontinue its print edition starting in 2026. In the new year, Caring will become an e-only publication. While the look and feel will change, you can rest ...
Podcast
December 17, 2025
PALTtalk with JAMDA | December 2025
Spotlight
December 15, 2025
PALTmed Leadership Program - Apply Today
PALTmed’s leadership program seeks to identify and develop future volunteer leaders of the association. The program features both didactic learning and engagement with PALTmed programs.
Spotlight
December 15, 2025
President Perspectives (December 2025)
As the seasons change and we approach the time when many of us pause for reflection and gratitude, I would like to take a moment to share some of the things I’m most grateful for in our work together at PALTmed.
