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Policy Snapshot

September 8, 2025

CMS Introduces SNF 3-Day Rule Waiver Under New TEAM Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new details about the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030. One key feature of this initiative is a waiver of the traditional Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Three-...

JAMDA

September 8, 2025

Comprehensiveness vs Efficiency: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Association Between Allostatic Load and the Frailty Index Using the CLSA

The goal of this study was to investigate the associations between the frailty index (FI) and allostatic load (AL) to determine if allostatic load contains “key” biomarkers of frailty. If so, AL may offer a more concise health measure using only routine, administrative data.

News Release

September 8, 2025

Foundation for PALTC Medicine Awards Grant

JAMDA

September 6, 2025

Development and Validation of the Care Risk Perception Scale (CRPS) for Caregivers of Older Adults With Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities

Global aging has increased the demand for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for older adults with dementia. This challenge is further exacerbated by systemic barriers such as insufficient infrastructure and a shortage of trained caregivers within LTCFs. These limitations heighten care risks for vulnerable ...

Podcast

September 5, 2025