You’ve probably already heard the good news—registration is now open for PALTC26, which will take place from March 26 to 28 in Anaheim, CA. While there are many reasons to attend the premier conference for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) professionals across the interdisciplinary team, read the top f...
Falls for care homes residents are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased health and social care costs. The Action Falls program incorporates a multifactorial falls risk assessment checklist, training, and support for care home staff, which has been shown to reduce falls in care homes by 43%....
After a record-breaking 40-day shutdown, the federal government officially reopened on November 12, 2025, following congressional passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. President Trump signed the measure shortly after it was approved by the House, ending the longest lapse i...
Beginning with the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year, the targeted review period closes on November 14, 30 days following the release of MIPS payment adjustments (refer to 42 CFR 414.1385(a)(2)).
The Senate has reached an agreement on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government, extending federal funding and authorities that expired in September through January 30, 2026. This deal includes the extension of telehealth flexibilities that were extended through the Consolidated Appropriations...