PALTmed’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium on June 4 will enable clinicians and other leaders working in the post-acute and long-term care continuum to learn and discuss how business trends are impacting their daily work, the quality of care for their patients, and the effectiveness of their teams....
As of April 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially implemented its revised surveyor guidance for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Originally announced in November 2024, the update experienced several extensions before taking effect on the final implementation date...
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles virus can remain infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves an a...
Howard J. Finger, DO, PALTmed’s 2025 Clinician of the Year, is honored by this recognition. But in the true spirit of the award—which was created to celebrate a collaborative practitioner in the PALTC setting who embodies excellence in patient/resident care—he believes it is ”more reflective of what my col...
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.