Our new poll with Gallup shows 70% of Americans are troubled by the idea of living in a nursing home, suggesting that vast reforms are needed (beyond minimum staffing rules) to restore public confidence in this model of care.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Futures Program that is being held at #PALTC24 in San Antonio, TX, in March. The application deadline is Nov. 20. If you or someone you know is interested in a career in #PALTC medicine, look into this opportunity: bit.ly/3qDK3WR

Thanks to Alex Smith, MD Eric Widera, MD GeriPal - A Geriatrics & Palliative Care Podcast for hosting our lively discussion on #POLST. Personally, I have all the evidence I need for its effectiveness. But always interested in what others have to say. #hapc National POLST podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ger…

Meet Alex Bardakh, faculty member @ CALTCM's 49th Annual Meeting next month! Visit our website for program details and registration! It’s not too late to attend: caltcm.org/annual-meeting

Please join us for CALTCM's annual summit at the Sheraton Universal. Kicking it off with our medicolegal summit on Thursday evening Nov. 2! #paltc #geriatrics

Meet Dr. Cari Levy, faculty member @ CALTCM's 49th Annual Meeting! It’s not too late to attend: Visit our website for program details and registration! caltcm.org/annual-meeting

About CALTCM's Medicolegal Summit: Learn practical, real-world tips from experienced plaintiff & defense attorneys, covering both civil and regulatory matters to improve quality of care, communication, & documentation. Join Us Nov 2-4 - Register Today! caltcm.org/annual-meeting

The new Caring On-The-Go podcast looks at several articles from the October issue of Caring for the Ages, including one about a musical on aging performed at a retirement community in Chapel Hill, NC. Listen now: bit.ly/46WD3Uo Karl Steinberg MD CMD HMDC (he/him)

Arguing on the internet.. 😂

Update on AMDA - The Society for PALTC Medicine policy issues from Alex Bardakh at CALTCM annual summit. Great meeting, great people, great content! #paltc

Inspiring session on what we can achieve and have achieved at CALTCM in the policy and regulatory space from Mike Wasserman at our annual summit for excellence. #geriatrics #paltc

Love this! Proud to advocate at #AMAmtg for high-quality health care, especially for people with serious illness, with this group of #hpm folks who represent AAHPM, California Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and AMDA - The Society for PALTC Medicine! #hapc

Murmuration of starlings in Italy.. 😊

Thanks to AAHPM president and local legend Holly Yang, MD for keynoting at CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care San Diego County Coalition for Compassionate Care annual conference. #hapc #palliative

The new JAMDA On-The-Go #podcast features the March issue of JAMDA. The articles discussed include Age-Friendly Framework in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care and Can Better Leadership Reduce Nursing Home Staff Turnover? Listen now: bit.ly/4a9C2tX Karl Steinberg MD CMD HMDC (he/him)

The CALTCM WAVE: April 2024 CALTCM is springing into action with a jam packed edition of the Wave - no April Fool's joke. 😆 1. Read the latest articles & announcements. 2. Mark your calendars - don't miss a single event! 3. Take charge - 2024 is yours! conta.cc/4cEPnw4

#ccccSummit24 Very happy to be together with palliative care peeps! So good to be together. CoalitionCCC #palliativecare #Hospice

The new JAMDA On-The-Go #podcast looks at articles from the May issue of JAMDA, including enhancing the workforce by improving home care workers’ voices & antibiotic prescribing patterns for UTIs and pneumonia in nursing homes. Listen: bit.ly/3VsU71t Karl Steinberg MD CMD HMDC (he/him)

The latest Caring On-The-Go #podcast featuring the June/July issue looks at falls with minor head impact in older adults, ageism when evaluating political leaders and job candidates, and the advantages of small assisted living communities: bit.ly/3LCGGGd Karl Steinberg MD CMD HMDC (he/him)

Medicaid cuts will have devastating consequences for millions of Americans - real families, children, pregnant women, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities will suffer as a result. Contact your Representative today and explain the importance of Medicaid (Medi-Cal)!