In response to payment changes stemming from CMS’ 2026 practice expense (PE) methodology updates, PALTmed is continuing its advocacy and education efforts focused on clinician reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs). PALTmed has raised concerns that CMS’ revised meth...
Last week, the House voted 341–88 to pass a bill providing full-year funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The package includes several major health-care provisions and program extensions important to providers, patients, and long-term care stakeholders. The package is part of a De...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a webinar on Thursday, January 29, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM ET, about the LEAD Model, including model goals, participation options, eligibility, and payment methodology. The LEAD Model team will also provide more information on the application proc...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is signaling a renewed focus on ensuring that remote patient monitoring (RPM) services are used and billed correctly. Following a recent review highlighted by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), CMS has released information underscoring the impo...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released Quality & Safety Special Alert Memo QSSAM-26-01-NH to explain recent changes to Nursing Home Care Compare related to the transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). This modernization effort aims to en...
PALTmed is excited to broaden member engagement in selecting our Board of Directors. This year, the election will be open to all PALTmed members, creating a more inclusive and accessible process for participation. Learn more and view the 2026 Slate of Candidates!
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have published a temporary rule extending COVID-19 era telemedicine prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through December 31, 2026. The rule took effect January 1, 2026, and continues the temporar...
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 ...