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PALTmed In The News

July 11, 2024

Drs. Michael Wasserman and Rajeev Kumar

McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Nursing home medical directors, by federal regulation (Section 483.70 (h)), are responsible for coordinating the medical care of highly complex individuals who reside in these facilities.

The recent Facility Assessment guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services enlists the medical director in “using evidence-based, data-driven methods that consider the types of diseases, conditions, physical and behavioral health needs, cognitive disabilities, overall acuity, and other pertinent facts” to determine the resources needed to provide care to the residents.

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