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Email: emullally@paltmed.org
Policy Snapshot
May 22, 2026
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JAMDA
May 21, 2026
Transforming Caregiving Research Into Practice: Evaluation of the CareWell Program That Pairs Coaches With an Evidence-Based Web Application
Family caregivers of people with dementia typically do not receive strategies or education to manage daily care challenges. The CareWell program addressed this gap by pairing coaches with a digital platform (web app) Plans4Care's On-Demand Dementia Toolkit for Professionals that generates evidence-bas...
Policy Snapshot
May 18, 2026
Reminder: Tell Congress to Stabilize Medicare Clinician Payments
This week, Congress will hold hearings on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. This is an ideal opportunity to urge them to support the bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163), introduced by Reps. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY). The bill would modernize Medicare clinician ...
Spotlight
May 15, 2026
PALTmed Offers New Vice President Career Fulfillment and a Network to Learn From
Dallas Nelson, MD, FACP, CMD, FPALTC—PALTmed’s new vice president—has been a member for many years. She credits the organization with taking her career to new heights and for providing her with a network that has helped her grow both professionally and personally.
JAMDA
May 14, 2026
Witnessing Interparental Violence in Childhood and Frailty in Adulthood: Evidence From a National Population-Based Study in China
This study examines the relationship between witnessing parental violence—a specific type of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—and frailty in adulthood, employing a graded exposure measurement approach.
Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2026
HHS Moves to Reduce Psychiatric Overprescribing
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new action plan focused on psychiatric prescribing practices. As part of the initiative, HHS agencies will review prescribing trends for psychiatric drugs, examining both their effectiveness and possible risks. The department also emphasized exp...
Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2026
Electronic Prior Authorization Improvements: Get Involved and Start Testing
The current prior authorization process can create unnecessary delays and burden for providers. This past summer, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. Thomas Keane announced a health-care industry pledge with major health plans fr...
Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2026
Medicare Shared Savings Program: Application Toolkit Materials
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): See the Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Toolkit to get resources for the upcoming application submission cycle.
Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2026
Upcoming Medicare Model Application Deadlines
The deadlines for the LEAD (Long-Term Enhanced Design) Model, the ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model, and the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) ELEVATE (Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence) Model are imminent.
JAMDA
May 8, 2026