PALTmed

PALTmed membership provides free webinars, discounts on education, access to JAMDA journal, and networking opportunities.

Disaster planning is essential for those who work in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings, given the unique vulnerabilities of residents and the complexities of providing ongoing care during emergencies.

The rare number of New Horizons residents in northwest Georgia who find themselves in the COVID-19 ward now, beset with mild symptoms and upset over the inconvenience of being moved from their rooms after testing positive, tend to grouse to their medical director.

Alex Bardakh, the Society’s director of public policy and advocacy, shares the latest news from the nation’s capital.

A coalition of experts launched a new initiative Wednesday with the goal of getting 43 recommendations for medical and mental healthcare in assisted living put into practice

The Fellow of PALTmed (FPALTC) designation is a prestigious, peer-reviewed credential that publicly acknowledges an individual’s ongoing dedication to the field of post-acute and long-term care medicine.

The page outlines the medical director’s role in preparing a facility for surveys, emphasizing participation in quality improvement activities.

PALTmed collects chapter dues for most chapters as part of membership.

PALTmed’s governance structure supports its members and the palliative care field, with the Board of Directors overseeing business operations and mission fulfillment.

The Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential is a voluntary certification, and the page lists CMDs who have authorized the display of their status.

AMDA offers a range of options tailored to business needs in healthcare, including Quick Connect solutions and Business Engagement initiatives.

PALTmed is the only national medical society that represents and supports clinical leaders and related professionals who work in nursing homes, long-term care, post-acute care, assisted living, home care, hospice, and other related settings.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduces **Nurses for Nursing Homes**, a $275 million program targeting nurse recruitment and retention in nursing homes. The initiative prioritizes rural areas and regions facing critical workforce shortages. CMS aims to address staffing gaps through this nationwide effort.

Oct 2026paltmed.orgNews article

Barbara Resnick and Jennifer L. Kim discuss key topics in geriatric medicine and aging research in the *PALTtalk* interview series. Their conversation covers emerging trends in elderly care, clinical best practices, and findings from *JAMDA*, the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. The editors highlight evidence-based strategies for improving patient outcomes in long-term care settings.

Oct 2026paltmed.orgNews article

PALT and *JAMDA* host a discussion featuring **Paul Katz, MD, CMD**, co-editor of the journal, alongside **Stephanie A. Chamberlin, PhD**, and **Neha Sabhanwal, DPT**. The conversation covers emerging research in aging, long-term care, and geriatric medicine, drawing on insights from *JAMDA*’s latest studies. Topics include clinical innovations, policy impacts, and interdisciplinary collaboration in geriatric care.

Oct 2026paltmed.orgNews article

Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, and Alexa Bragg, MBA, MPH, discuss key topics in aging and healthcare in the August 2026 edition of PALTtalk. The conversation likely covers research, clinical insights, and trends in geriatric care as featured in *JAMDA* (Journal of the American Medical Directors Association). Their expertise spans gerontology, policy, and patient-centered approaches in long-term care.

Sep 2026paltmed.orgNews article