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JAMDA
January 21, 2026
Burden of Invasive Disease Among Veterans Residing in Community Living CentersEscherichia coliBurden of Invasive Disease Among Veterans Residing in Community Living Centers
Infectious diseases are a major concern for patients dwelling in long-term care facilities and cause significant morbidity and mortality. is a leading bacterial pathogen in this population, and infection can lead to invasive disease (IED) such as complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) or sepsis. Despi...
Spotlight
June 27, 2024
New Board Member Wears Many Hats
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, the new House of Delegates (HOD) representative on the AMDA Board of Directors, brings a unique perspective to her role. Not only is she a clinician and researcher, but she also is a journalist. As Caring for the Ages editor-in-chief and frequent contributor to this publication ...
Policy Snapshot
October 7, 2024
Congress Extends Funding Until December 20, 2024
Congress passed a continuing resolution (H.R.9747) extending federal funding until December 20, 2024. The measure, which maintains funding at current levels, received bipartisan support, passing the Senate by a vote of 78-18, following a 341-82 approval in the House. This extension averts a government shut...
Spotlight
August 7, 2024
Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association: New Name Reflects Our True Identity
There is much meaning to a name, and that is certainly true for our organization. During PALTC24 in San Antonio, TX, earlier this year, the House of Delegates voted unanimously to change the organization’s name to the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed). “This name is inclusive and ...
Spotlight
May 30, 2024
New HOD Chair Keeps His Finger on the Pulse of PALTC
Serving as chair of the AMDA House of Delegates (HOD) calls for insights into what is happening in the states and the issues facing post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) practitioners and their patients, as well as communication and negotiation skills and a sense of humor. Christian Bergman, MD, CMD, newly...
Policy Snapshot
August 29, 2025
CMS Updates Prescriber’s Guide to Part D Opioid Policies
CMS has revised its Prescriber’s Guide to Medicare Part D Opioid Policies to help prescribers stay current with opioid-related coverage rules. The update clarifies that Part D plans have 3 days to send a second notice when implementing a coverage limitation, standardizes terminology by referring to medicat...
JAMDA
October 26, 2020
The Winter Respiratory Viral Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The winter respiratory virus season always poses challenges for long-term care settings; this winter, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 will compound the usual viral infection challenges. This special article discusses unique considerations that Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) brings to t...
JAMDA
January 10, 2020
Association Between Bisphosphonates and Hospitalized Infection Among Frail Older AdultsClostridioides difficileAssociation Between Bisphosphonates and Hospitalized Infection Among Frail Older Adults
infection is a major source of morbidity and mortality among frail older adults, especially those in nursing homes (NHs). Safety reports have signaled that bisphosphonate use may be a contributing cause. We therefore evaluated the risk of hospitalization associated with oral bisphosphonate use in the NH....
JAMDA
June 18, 2021
Palliative Rehabilitation Improves Health Care Utilization and Function in Frail Older Adults with Chronic Lung Diseases
The ntegrated are for dvanced spiratory Disorders (ICARE) service is a stay-in, post-acute care program for hospitalized patients with chronic, nonmalignant lung diseases. It provides palliative rehabilitation—a novel model integrating functional rehabilitation with early palliative care. We compare reduct...
