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Government Shutdown and Telehealth: Statement from PALTmed

The government shutdown means some key Medicare telehealth flexibilities have lapsed. For patients in nursing homes, assisted living, or rehab, that can mean fewer options for timely, convenient care. Telehealth has been a lifeline — reducing unnecessary hospital transfers, helping patients see specialists faster, and keeping care consistent. Losing access isn’t just a policy change; it affects real people, especially [...]

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President’s Perspective: COVID Vaccination Questions

If you have questions about the current situation regarding the COVID vaccines as we head into fall, you are certainly not alone. In my role as President of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), I released this message to our PALTmed membership…. MORE>

Polypharmacy - America's Other Drug Problem

JAMA Investigation Explores Role of SNFists in Patient Outcomes

A recent original investigation published in the JAMA Health Forum examines the association between Skilled Nursing Facility Specialist (SNFist) care and the outcomes of patients in long-stay nursing homes with Alzheimer disease and related dementias…. MORE>

Polypharmacy - America's Other Drug Problem

PALTmed Washington Issues Statement on ACIP Leadership Changes [Seattle Times]

In an op-ed piece published June 22, 2025 in the Seattle Times, PALTmed Washington Chapter Board President Jessica Van Fleet-Green, MD, MBA expressed concerns about the abrupt decision to fire all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)… MORE>

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