To meet a growing demand for direct care workers (DCWs) in the United States, structural, organizational, and policy-related solutions are needed. Unionization of the workforce may be one such mechanism; however, its impact on outcomes remains poorly understood. To examine the impact of unionization on DCW...
Long-term care (LTC) residents are susceptible to falling and the risk of subsequent morbidity and mortality may be compounded with concurrent anticoagulation use. Uncertainty exists around the benefit and harm of anticoagulation use for residents with a high risk for falls because of concerns of major ble...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for code G2211, which is an office and outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M) visit complexity add one code. All medical professionals who can bill O/O E/M visits (CPT codes 99202-99205, ...
The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), along with a long list of members of the Health Coalition on Liability and Access (HCLA), supports bipartisan Good Samaritan legislation and continues to advocate for additional cosponsors. They highlight the need to empower medical volunteer...
Being recognized and honored nationally by your colleagues is a significant moment in the life of any professional. It validates their sacrifices, hard work, and contributions, and it celebrates their accomplishments, dedication, and passion. You have an opportunity to recognize a PALTmed peer and say ‘tha...
The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) proposed rule.