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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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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
June 11, 2020
How a Barcelona Post-Acute Facility became a Referral Center for Comprehensive Management of Subacute Patients With COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic's greatest impact is among older adults. Management of the situation requires a systemic response, and post-acute care (PAC) can provide an adequate mix of active treatment, management of associated geriatric syndromes and palliative care, both in the acute phase, and in post–COV...
Policy Snapshot
May 22, 2026
Senate Democrats Announce Long-Term Care Initiative
Last week, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and 16 Senate Democrats sent a Dear Colleague letter announcing a new initiative focused on long-term care for seniors and Americans with disabilities. The letter focused on three goals: making home care more affordable and accessible, imp...
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...
JAMDA
March 20, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 in French Residential Care Facilities: A Nationwide Study
The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused a considerable mortality in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), including residential care setting and nursing homes. This study aimed to estimate COVID-19 incidence and mortality in residential care facilities and to compare them with those recorded in nursin...
