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Policy Snapshot

January 20, 2023

CMS to Increase Oversight of Antipsychotics Use

Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced new actions to reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications and to bring greater transparency about nursing home citations to families.

Policy Snapshot

May 12, 2025

PALTmed Joins National Call to Preserve Critical Health Technology Office

The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) has signed onto a joint letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), joining a coalition of health and technology organizations in urging protection of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Po...

Policy Snapshot

April 20, 2026

President Nominates New CDC Director

Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, has been nominated to serve as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pending Senate confirmation.

Podcast

August 29, 2024

PALTtalk | The Practical Two-Part Series | Navigating Access and Billing Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 1 of 2)

Spotlight

May 10, 2023

Taking the Road Less Traveled Leads Dr. Nazir to Prestigious Award

“It’s an emotional thing. You are trying to do work that you are passionate about, and you’re not thinking about awards. But it’s tremendous validation when people recognize what you are doing” said Arif Nazir, MD, CMD, about receiving the 2023 William Dodd Founder’s Award for Distinguished Service. ...

Policy Snapshot

March 31, 2026

HHS and CMS Announce Healthcare Advisory Committee Members to Improve Patient Care and Modernize the U.S. Healthcare System

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a new federal advisory body comprised of leaders from across the healthcare system to provide expert advice on improving, strengthening, a...

JAMDA

July 1, 2017

Metformin Safety Warnings and Diabetes Drug Prescribing Patterns for Older Nursing Home Residents

Diabetes mellitus is common in US nursing homes (NHs), and the mainstay treatment, metformin, has US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boxed warnings indicating safety concerns in those with advanced age, heart failure, or renal disease. Little is known about treatment selection in this setting, especiall...

JAMDA

January 27, 2020

Validity of Plate Diagrams for Estimation of Energy and Protein Intake of Nursing Home Residents Receiving Texture-Modified Diet: An StudyenableValidity of Plate Diagrams for Estimation of Energy and Protein Intake of Nursing Home Residents Receiving Tex

Nursing home (NH) residents receiving texture-modified diet (TMD) are at risk of inadequate nutritional intake and subsequent malnutrition. It is essential to monitor dietary intake to take corrective actions, if necessary. Plate diagrams (PDs) are widely used to assess dietary intake in institutions but l...

JAMDA

February 5, 2016

The Combined Utility of a Brief Functional Measure and Performance-Based Screening Test for Case Finding of Cognitive Impairment in Primary Healthcare

Use of a total risk score (TRS) based on vascular and sociodemographic risk factors has been recommended to identify patients at risk of cognitive impairment. Moreover, combining screening tests has been reported to improve positive predictive values (PPV) for case finding of cognitive impairment.

Spotlight

July 3, 2024

Have Passion for a Project or Enthusiasm for Educating? PALTC25 Wants Your Session Proposals

With PALTC24 still fresh in your mind, it’s time to submit proposals for education sessions at PALTC25 in Charlotte, NC, in March. This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives and work of your colleagues, address challenges and issues many are facing, and start productive conversations that r...