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Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

Letter to the Editor on “Advancing Coding and Education on Skin Failure”

This letter refers to the recent article, Advancing Coding and Education on Skin Failure, in the October 2025 issue of Caring for the Ages. The author says that although informative, the article contains several statements that are either controversial or potentially erroneous.
Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

PALTmed in 2026: Success in a Changing Environment

2026 is already here, and our PALTmed board and leadership team are eagerly forging ahead with the implementation of our 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. In today’s dynamic and shifting environment, looking ahead has never been more important. After visiting with many of you around the country and hearing your th...
Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

The Horse and Buggy Doctor

“Protect us, O God, From Diphtheria!” So begins the book, The Horse and Buggy Doctor (Harper & Brothers, New York), written by the rural Kansas family physician, Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler, and published in 1938. These words, this prayer, had been uttered daily by Dr. Hertzler’s father because, in the 1870...
Caring for the Ages

February 1, 2026

A New Chapter for Caring for the Ages

Since its inception, the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has stood as the philanthropic heart of the post-acute and long-term care community. Created by and for PALTC professionals, the Foundation has always focused on one central goal: ensuring that clinicians working in the post-acu...
Policy Snapshot

January 26, 2026

PALTmed Advocates to Overturn Facility-Based Payment Cuts to SNF Clinicians

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...
Policy Snapshot

January 26, 2026

House Advances HHS Funding Bill With Key Health-Care Extensions

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...
Policy Snapshot

January 16, 2026

CMS to Host LEAD (Long-term Enhancing ACO Design) Model Overview Webinar

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...
Policy Snapshot

January 16, 2026

CMS Emphasizes Correct Use and Billing of Remote Patient Monitoring

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...