Evidence suggests that the use of regular acetaminophen (paracetamol) in long-term care (LTC) is a low-value intervention, that it does not improve pain or quality of life, and that it has the potential for adverse effects. Our objective was to assess the usage of regular acetaminophen in Canadian LTC faci...
Listen in as Dr. Dawn Vanderhoef and Dr. Kaylee Mehlman, share their insights on therapeutic approaches to tardive dyskinesia, exploring its pathophysiology, its impact on the lives of patients, and management strategies for clinicians.
The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association has launched the Value-Based Care Joint Alliance with LTC ACO to encourage assisted living and other long-term care providers to participate in Medicare’s value-based care programs.
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Go here to get an overview of its key implications for the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings.
PALTmed and LTC ACO have launched the Value-Based Care (VBC) Joint Alliance. This collaboration aims to help long-term care and assisted living providers engage in Medicare’s value-based care programs, enhancing care quality, maximizing shared savings opportunities, and increasing provider participation in...
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz recently met with industry leaders to discuss their pledge to streamline and improve the prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Health Insurance Marketplace®, and comm...