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November 10, 2025
Senate Deal to Reopen Government Includes Telehealth Extensions
The Senate has reached an agreement on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government, extending federal funding and authorities that expired in September through January 30, 2026. This deal includes the extension of telehealth flexibilities that were extended through the Consolidated Appropriations...
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March 16, 2026
Senate Hearing on Transforming Health Care with Data: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Next-Generation Care
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing focused on how health data and health information technology can be used to improve patient outcomes and modernize the U.S. health-care system.
Caring for the Ages
April 28, 2016
Senate Hears From Alzheimer’s Advocates
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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
Caring for the Ages
December 22, 2015
Senate Votes To Gut ACA
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April 4, 2025
Senators Call for New Investigation into Assisted Living Facility Oversight
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) are urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a new investigation into the quality of care at assisted living facilities and the effectiveness of state Medicaid oversight. This follows a 2018 GAO report that f...
Policy Snapshot
October 7, 2024
Senators Call for Urgent Action to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities
Bipartisan leaders in Congress are being urged to prioritize policies that ensure continued access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries. A letter addressed to Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell emphasizes the broad support for permanently expanding telehealth access, with at leas...
PALTmed In The News
September 22, 2025
Senior care advocates seek more after ‘lead balloon’ vaccine recommendations
Federal vaccination recommendations sparked discontent and unease among senior care stakeholders after an advisory panel promoted new points of emphasis. Caregiver reactions ranged from full-throated criticism to pleas for calm, which themselves were punctuated with concerns about staff vaccination adminis...
Caring for the Ages
May 31, 2018
Senior Care Pharmacist: Specialized in Medication Management
