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JAMDA

September 17, 2025

Asymptomatic Acute Hypertension in Nursing Home Residents: Rarely an Emergency

Hypertension is extremely common in the geriatric population, with estimates as high as 75%. Among nursing home residents, the prevalence is even higher. Asymptomatic hypertension, an acute increase in blood pressure without end-organ involvement, is common in this patient population and results in many ca...
JAMDA

September 17, 2025

Prototype Checklist for Nonpharmacologic Strategies in Nursing Home Dementia Care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommend that nursing homes use nonpharmacologic approaches as the first-line treatment for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). However, nursing homes face significant challenges in implementing nonpharmacologic strategies, from identify...
Policy Snapshot

September 16, 2025

PALTmed Submits Comments on CMS’ Proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule

On September 12, PALTmed submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. PALTmed emphasized how CMS’ proposals could directly impact access to high-quality care for frail, older adults in nursing homes and othe...