JAMDA
January 20, 2026
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JAMDA
January 31, 2026
A Mixed Methods Study Into COVID-19 and Influenza Outbreak Management in Nursing Homes: The Challenge of Seeking Balance Between Infection Prevention and Well-being
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, public debate arose regarding the proportionality of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in nursing homes (NHs), as these measures negatively impacted residents' well-being. To be better prepared for future outbreaks and pandemics, we need a deeper underst...
JAMDA
February 4, 2026
The Prevalence and Impact of Vaccination Programs: Differences Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities
To compare the prevalence of vaccination programs between nursing homes (NHs) and assisted living communities (ALs) and examine how these programs relate to perceived hospitalization risk and temporary admission suspensions due to outbreaks.
JAMDA
July 28, 2020
Challenges in Tracking and Reporting Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care
The contemporary long-term care provider and interdisciplinary team are well aware of the recent focus on antibiotic use in their settings. Regulatory changes implemented by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services beginning in 2016 have required long-term care settings to look at antibiotic use in a mor...
JAMDA
December 8, 2023
Accountable Care Organization Attribution and Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility Outcomes for People Living With Dementia
Under the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model, reductions in healthcare spending have been achieved by targeting post-acute care, particularly in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). People with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) are frequently discharged to SNF for post-acute care and may ...
Policy Snapshot
January 26, 2026
PALTmed Advocates to Overturn Facility-Based Payment Cuts to SNF Clinicians
In response to payment changes stemming from CMS’ 2026 practice expense (PE) methodology updates, PALTmed is continuing its advocacy and education efforts focused on clinician reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs). PALTmed has raised concerns that CMS’ revised meth...
JAMDA
February 7, 2025
Adherence to Guideline Recommendations on Psychotropic Drug Use for Challenging Behavior in Dementia
Psychotropic drugs are frequently prescribed for challenging behavior in residents with dementia in nursing homes. Recommendations on psychotropic drug use for challenging behavior are described in the Dutch multidisciplinary guideline “Problem behavior in dementia.” This study aimed to gain insight into t...
JAMDA
July 19, 2025
A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections
Identification and appropriate treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is challenging in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has emerged as a rapid diagnostic alternative to standard urine culture, gaining increasing adoption in nursing homes despite l...
Caring for the Ages
April 29, 2025
The Ethical Concerns Regarding the Use of Behavioral Contracts in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Adults With Substance Use Disorder
Policy Snapshot
November 18, 2024
Highlights from the 2024 AMA Interim House of Delegates Meeting
The 2024 Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates covered critical issues affecting the U.S. health-care system. Among the most pressing topics was Medicare physician payment, which remains the AMA's top advocacy priority. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Ser...
