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Policy Snapshot

April 13, 2026

CMS Proposes New Standards for Electronic Prior Authorization of Drugs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule (CMS 0062 P), advancing its ongoing effort to streamline and modernize electronic prior authorization. The proposal is intended to provide patients and...
Spotlight

April 10, 2026

Courses Offer Latest Immunization Information

In post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings, it’s extremely important to make sure that residents and staff receive the appropriate immunizations. That’s why PALTmed created three free self-paced, interactive courses on immunizations designed for medical directors, attending physicians, NPs, and PAs....
Caring for the Ages

April 6, 2026

Getting Functional Medicine on the PALTC Radar

Even as people age, lifestyle and other changes can still positively impact outcomes, well-being, and longevity. So, it’s not surprising that functional medicine, which involves a holistic, person-centered approach to health care that focuses on root causes of illness instead of just treating symptoms, is ...
Caring for the Ages

April 6, 2026

Celebrating 30 Years of Impact—Advancing PALTC Together

As the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine begins its 30th year, we are reflecting on the remarkable impact made possible by the generosity and commitment of our national community.
Caring for the Ages

April 6, 2026

April JAMDA Highlight

One of our highlighted articles for the current issue of JAMDA is the brief report by Dr. Deardorff and team, Can I Stay, or Must I Go Now? A Cohort Study of Discharge Appeals in a Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility.
Policy Snapshot

April 6, 2026

CMS Invites ACOs to Apply to the New LEAD Model

CMS released the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model, which aims to expand the benefits of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to more Medicare beneficiaries. The model supports a broad range of participants and providers by offering enhanced support to small...
Policy Snapshot

April 6, 2026

CMS Updates State Operations Manual for Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) governing nursing home surveys and complaint investigations. The guidance was initially released through QSO 26 03 NH on January 30, 2026, with revisions to Chapters 5 and 7, and was subseque...