Policy Snapshot
May 3, 2024
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Long Term Care Information Series
Constipation and Diarrhea in the Long-Term Care Setting
Constipation and diarrhea are common problems in the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting. Up to 80% of patients are affected. Chronic constipation has been shown to affect both overall psychological well being and quality of life. Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this popul...Basic Page
Certification
Are you ready to take your career as a medical director to new heights? Elevate your professional standing and demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of the role by becoming a Certified Medical Director (CMD). This prestigious certification not only showcases your expertise and dedication but also op...
Long Term Care Information Series
Oral Health in the Long-Term Care Setting
A wealth of epidemiological evidence demonstrates that the oral health status of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) patients is poor and that the oral care provided in the PALTC setting can be greatly improved. An equally abundant body of evidence supports the view that diseases of the oral cavity contr...
Policy Snapshot
March 16, 2026
Senate Holds Hearing on AI Use in Health Care
Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness Less Hype, More Help: AI That Improves Safety, Productivity, and Care artificial intelligence
Spotlight
February 10, 2025
The D2D “Movement” Continues With the Second Module of Deprescribing Intervention Course
Since May 2021, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) have been holding meetings and developing resources as part of the Drive to Deprescribe (D2D) initiative. According to Jennifer Pruskowski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCGP, CPE, ...
Spotlight
August 15, 2024
With Passion and Experience, New Board Member Fights the Good Fight
Even as a medical student, Monica Ott, MD, CMD, the newest state presidents council representative on the PALTmed Board of Directors, knew she wanted to work in geriatrics and long-term care. By the time she participated in the Futures Program, she was ready to dive into the field she loved, and it felt li...
Spotlight
July 27, 2023
The Past, Present, and Future of Deprescribing
AMDA’s Drive to Deprescribe (D2D) initiative put practitioners behind the wheel on medication optimization. During a recent AMDA On-The-Go podcast, guest host Jennifer Pruskowski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCGP, CPE, sat down with Michael Steinman, MD, co-director of the U.S. Deprescribing Research Network, to tal...Landing Page
State Advocacy
PALTmed is committed to empowering our members to be effective advocates at the state level. State laws and regulations directly impact how we deliver care to patients in post-acute and long-term care settings and your voice matters.
Policy Snapshot
September 8, 2025