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JAMDA
September 27, 2024
Development of a Predictive Hospitalization Model for Skilled Nursing Facility Patients
Identifying skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients at risk for hospitalization or death is of interest to SNFs, patients, and patients' families because of quality measures, financial penalties, and limited clinical staffing. We aimed to develop a predictive model that identifies SNF patients likely ...
PALTmed In The News
September 3, 2024
Association chief disputes study finding that thousands of nursing homes didn’t have a medical director in 2023
More than one-third of US nursing homes did not have a medical director onsite during the first quarter of 2023, according to new study findings, which were strongly rebuffed by the head of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association.
Policy Snapshot
June 14, 2024
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Reintroduced
Sens. Roger Marshall, MD, (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-IN), and Ami Bera, MD, (D-CA) reintroduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation strea...
Podcast
June 14, 2024
Tardive Dyskinesia: Risk Factors and Its Impact on Older Adults and Caregivers
Tune in with Dr. Amita Patel as she shares her insights into what tardive dyskinesia is, its risk factors, and its impact on older adults and caregivers, highlighting the importance of early recognition and management of this frequently underdiagnosed movement disorder in the long-term care setting. ...
Policy Snapshot
June 27, 2024
AMDA Responds to Senate Finance Committee White Paper on Medicare Part B
AMDA recently submitted comments in response to the white paper released by the Senate Committee on Finance, “Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B.” The white paper explored the background of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), i...
Policy Snapshot
September 22, 2025
OIG Highlights Oversight Gaps in Medicare: Remote Patient Monitoring Growth and Nursing Home Fall Reporting
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released two studies highlighting areas where oversight is needed to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of Medicare services.
Policy Snapshot
June 23, 2025
Legislation Reintroduced to Address Medicare Observation Status
The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act has been reintroduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) as H.R. 3954 in the House. The bipartisan legislation aims to correct a longstanding issue in Medicare policy that impacts thousands of beneficiaries each year.
JAMDA
July 12, 2017
Minerals and Sarcopenia; The Role of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Zinc on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Minerals may contribute to prevent and treat sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. So far, there is no comprehensive review on the impact of minerals on sarcopenia outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of calcium, iron, mag...
JAMDA
February 7, 2025