This year's influenza strain seems to be the more severe and highly transmissible Influenza H3N2 subclade. By taking a proactive stance and preparing skilled nursing and acute care facilities to isolate and contain outbreaks, we can greatly reduce patient illness and severe complications.
As the seasons change and we approach the time when [...]
Upcoming MAGIC 2025 Conference presentation by Sabine von Preyss will focus on the challenges of medical directors in preparing long-term care facilities to treat patients with substance use disorder (SUD)
Latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from PALTmed are released.
The government shutdown means some key Medicare telehealth flexibilities have [...]
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AI provides many advantages for medical practitioners in delivering optimal patient care. It must, however, be used responsibly and in combination with physician experience and training.
Announcement and invitation to participate in the McKnight's Tech Summit scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2025. Dr. Sabine von Preyss-Friedman will be presenting on the topic of AI use in the Medical Director role
If you have questions about the current situation regarding the [...]
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 with dementia in long-stay nursing homes.
