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Contains 32 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 11/07/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)
The Core Synthesis is part two of the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). The live virtual program will be held November 7-8, 2025.
November 7-8, 2025 | Virtual Program
The Core Synthesis is part two of the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). This live interactive course is comprised of dynamic lectures, spirited role plays, case-based discussions, and small group breakouts. After completing the Synthesis course, participants will be able to integrate the tools, knowledge, and skills learned into their practice as a PALTC medical director. Emphasis is placed on implementing the use of QAPI tools, problem-solving concepts, and root cause analysis in monitoring and managing quality indicators and quality management data and incorporating systems theory, systems management, and leadership skills into the daily work of the PALTC medical director.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Develop practical skills needed to fulfill the role and responsibilities of the medical director.
- Identify the unique aspects of the PALTC environment that impact the medical director’s job.
- Describe the organizational responsibilities and dynamics of the medical director and the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Develop communication skills to deal with responsibilities for the IDT, residents, and their families.
- Explain the resident care responsibilities of the medical director, including emergency care, quality management, family systems, and ethical considerations.
- Enhance leadership skills and team building towards a stronger role for the medical director with the IDT.
- Develop human resource skills to deal with difficult situations and improve personal effectiveness.
- Improve the medical director’s ability to learn and practice in the evolving environment of health care delivery.
- Apply newly acquired knowledge to daily facility and practice activities.
All Times are Eastern Time Zone.
Date/Time Session Virtual Location Friday, November 7 10:00 - 10:15am Course Introduction General Session 10:15 - 10:45am Today’s Medical Director: Challenges and Opportunities General Session 10:45 - 11:15am Quality: The Big Picture General Session 11:15 - 12:30pm Breakout A | QAPI: Tools, PIPs, PDCA Small Group Breakouts 12:30 - 12:45pm Break 12:45 - 1:45pm Breakout B | QAPI: QMs/Quality Management Small Group Breakouts 1:50 - 2:35pm In-the-Trenches Panel Discussion: Early Session General Session 2:35 - 3:15pm Meal Break 3:15 - 3:45pm Team Dynamics and Communication General Session 3:45 - 4:45pm Breakout C | Health Care Ethics, Resident Rights, Risk Management Small Group Breakouts 4:45 - 5:00pm Break 5:00 - 6:00pm Breakout D | NOT Just Another Ordinary Day at the SNF: Survey, F841/MSO Small Group Breakouts 6:05 - 6:50pm In-the-Trenches Panel Discussion: Late Session General Session Saturday, November 8 10:00 - 10:30am Protecting Rights, Preventing Deficiencies: The Role of the Medical Director General Session 10:30 - 11:00am System Theory: Application in Medical Direction General Session 11:00 - 12:00pm Breakout E | Medical Leadership and Medical Staff Oversight Small Group Breakouts 12:00 - 12:15am Break 12:15 - 1:00pm In-the-Trenches Panel Discussion General Session 1:00 - 1:30pm Herding Cats: Medical Staff Coordination General Session 1:30 - 2:00pm Leadership: A Tool for Effective Medical Directors General Session 2:00 - 2:15pm Course Wrap-Up/Closing Remarks General Session 2:15pm Adjourn *Program is subject to change.
- 11.5 CME
- 11.5 CMD Management
- 11.5 MOC
Credit Statements
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 11.5 management hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 11.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Financial Disclosure Statement
The following faculty and/or planners disclosed a relevant financial relationship:
- Luz Ramos-Bonner, MD, MBA, CMD - Stock Shareholder: InnovAge; Fulltime/Parttime Employee: Independence Blue Cross
- Meenakshi Patel, MD, CMD – Speakers Bureau: Janssen, Teva and Otsuka/Lundbeck; Grant Research Support: Janssen, Eli Lilly, GSK, LMT, Acadia
- Todd Sobol, MD, CMD – Advisory Board: CareBand Inc.
- Richard Stefanacci, DO, MBA, CMD - Consultant: Active Protective (TangoBelt)
All relevant relationships have been mitigated by the Association. No one else in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Course Pricing
Early Bird Rate
Deadline August 21, 2025Regular Rate
August 22 - October 16, 2025Late Rate
October 17 - November 8, 2025Member $795 $895 $995 Non-Member $1,095 $1,195 $1,295 Become an PALTmed member and save!
Registration Cancellation
Cancellations must be submitted via email to registration@paltmed.org. Cancellations must be received two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the course for a full refund less a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the course will result in the forfeiture of all registration fees. "No Shows" also forfeit all fees. Forfeited registration fees cannot be applied to subsequent PALTmed programs.
If it becomes necessary to cancel or postpone the start date of the course, PALTmed will not be responsible for travel or hotel costs incurred by the registrant. A full refund of registration fees will be made if the course is not rescheduled, or if the registrant is unable to attend the rescheduled course.
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Contains 48 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/15/2025 at 1:30 PM (EDT)
The Online Core is part one of the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). The course is designed to help you become a successful medical director.
The Online Core is part one of the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). The course consists of a series of 30 interactive on-demand modules that provide comprehensive instruction on the medical director role within the PALTC setting. The Online Core also includes live monthly facilitator-led virtual forums, allowing you to discuss the course material in real time with faculty and other participants. Learners can complete the course at their own pace and on their own schedule. Upon completion of the Online Core, participants will be able to effectively fulfill the roles, functions, and tasks of the PALTC medical director.
View the Online Core syllabus.
Course Access
Once registered, learners will have access to the course for six months after the date of initial registration. PALTmed recommends completing the course in 12 weeks; the recommended schedule is outlined in the course syllabus.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Develop practical skills needed to fulfill the role and responsibilities of the medical director.
- Identify the unique aspects of the PALTC environment that impact the medical director position.
- Describe the organizational responsibilities and dynamics of the medical director and the IDT.
- Develop communication skills to deal with responsibilities for the IDT, residents, and their families.
- Explain the resident care responsibilities of the medical director, including emergency care, quality management, family systems, and ethical considerations.
- Enhance leadership skills and team building towards a stronger role for the medical director with the IDT.
- Develop human resource skills to deal with difficult situations and improve personal effectiveness.
- Improve the medical director’s ability to learn and practice in the evolving health care delivery environment.
- Apply newly acquired knowledge to daily facility and practice activities.
Luz Ramos-Bonner, MD, MBA, CMD
Faculty Chair, Core Curriculum on Medical Direction
Luz Ramos-Bonner, MD, MBA, CMD, is part of Independence Family of Companies as a network medical director for Independence Blue Cross. In this role, Dr. Ramos is responsible for collaborating with primary care providers to drive improved performance in the Pennsylvania market, including primary care population health and value-based programs with health systems. As part of the clinical care transformation leadership, her cross-functional role includes initiatives that promote whole-person equitable health and advancing the quintiple aim. Dr. Ramos is a geriatrician and finished her Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare at the George Washington University.
Barbara Tommasulo, MD, CMD, LNHA, CWSP
Faculty Vice-Chair, Core Curriculum on Medical Direction
Barbara Tommasulo, MD, CMD, CWSP, LNHA, has devoted her career to caring for older adults, particularly in PALTC. She is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, is a certified wound specialist physician, and is a licensed nursing home administrator in NY. Medical education has been a mainstay throughout Dr. Tommasulo’s career. Her many years of experience in medical direction have included a variety of settings with various medical staff models. Currently, she is medical director of Northwell Orzac Center for Rehabilitation and assistant professor of medicine at Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine.
Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD
Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD, is a full-time medical director for the County of San Diego 192-bed distinct part skilled nursing facility serving a younger, safety net population for 18 years. Her facility is five stars (CMS 20/20), has been named a top nursing home in U.S. News and World Report for six years, and received the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living 2017 Gold -- Excellence in Quality Award. Dr. Ferrini received the 2009 AMDA Medical Director of the Year Award and was honored for her leadership in the AMDA monograph on younger adults. Dr. Ferrini received the California Association of Long-Term Care Medicine Leadership Award in 2019. She has a specialty in hospice and palliative medicine and general preventive medicine.
John Heath MD, CMD
John Heath MD, CMD, completed his geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Cincinnati in 1988 and has since been medical director for various PALTC facilities, including experience as a multi-facility corporate medical director. Currently medical director at the Hunterdon Care Center in Flemington, NJ, Dr. Heath joined the Hackensack Meridian Health System in 2021. Previously, Dr. Heath was a professor and geriatric medicine fellowship director at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and then established the Geriatric Services department for the Summit Medical Group. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Geriatric Society, and a past board member of the New Jersey Geriatric Society.
Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD
Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD, is the medical director of the Community Living Center at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware. She is also an adjunct assistant professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and completed a primary care Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York. She is fellowship-trained in Geriatrics at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to joining the Veterans Administration, she served as the medical director at several community nursing homes in Ohio.
Lee Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA, CMD
Lee Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA, CMD, is chief of geriatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. She is medical director and sees patients at the Clare, a 55-story, five-star CMS, continuing care retirement community in downtown Chicago. Dr. Linquist is federally funded by PCORI, NIH, AHRQ, and CMS, and her research focuses on long-term care decision-making.
Thomas Lawrence, MD, CMD
Thomas Lawrence, MD, CMD, is a geriatric medicine specialist with a career focus on practicing in the long-term care setting. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine and has served as medical director of 12 nursing facilities in Pennsylvania. Dr. Lawrence is currently the system medical director of geriatric medicine and long-term care for the Main Line Health System, a four-hospital health system in suburban Philadelphia. Dr. Lawrence is a past president of the Pennsylvania Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and is a member of the Board of the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Dheeraj Mahajan, MD, MBA, MPH, FACP, CMD, CHCQM, CIC
Dheeraj Mahajan, MD, MBA, MPH, FACP, CMD, CHCQM, CIC, is president and CEO of Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research and its associated group of companies and clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Mahajan is a certified medical director, a certified physician advisor in utilization review and healthcare quality management, and is certified in infection control and epidemiology.
Meenakshi Patel, MD, MMM, CMD
Meenakshi Patel, MD, MMM, CMD, is a clinical associate professor at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and Ohio Heritage University of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, OH. She is also a practicing physician at Valley Medical Primary Care, a principal investigator at Valley Medical Research, and a medical director at several nursing homes. She teaches internal medicine and geriatrics to medical students, internal medicine and family medicine residents, and geriatric fellows. She has been very active with AMDA-The Society in several roles, including as a board member, member of multiple committees, and writing clinical practice guidelines on the management of diabetes in the long-term care setting. Dr. Patel has served as president of the Ohio Medical Directors Association.
Toby Smith, DO, CMD
Toby Smith, DO, CMD, is a current practicing geriatrician and medical director in Hawaii. He serves in multiple roles for nursing facilities, hospice organizations, and insurers throughout the state of Hawaii. He has provided expertise in his role as chief medical officer and vice president for provider groups and is the current vice president of the Hawaii chapter of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. He earned his doctorate degree in osteopathic medicine from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, and has a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University Northridge. Dr. Smith did his internship and residency at the University of Hawaii and is board-certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice & palliative medicine. Dr. Smith is an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii’s Department of Geriatric Medicine.
Todd Sobol, MD, CMD
Todd Sobol, MD, CMD, has 26 years of private practice experience as a general internist specializing in geriatric medicine. During his tenure, he served as a medical director in long-term care facilities, assisted living, managed care, and hospice. Dr. Sobol served as an enthusiastic educator for students and residents, including recognition as a Preceptor All Star by The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He has supported the Ohio Medical Directors Association as Program Chairman for their annual conference, Board of Directors member, and President. Dr. Sobol is currently senior medical director for Optum Complex Population Management in Ohio.
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MBA, CMD
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, a practicing internist/geriatrician, has a long-standing interest in and commitment to the frail elderly as his clinical practice solely focuses on nursing home eligible older adults through the PACE program (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). He is currently engaged with a large health system in developing a preferred skilled nursing home network of providers. He also continues medical direction for managed care plans, especially involved in medication management. He received his BA in economics at Boston College, his medical degree and MGH from AT Still University, and his MBA from Keller. In addition, Dr. Stefanacci is a fellow of the American Geriatric Society and College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Jean Storm, DO, CMD
Jean Storm, DO, CMD, is a graduate of the Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in internal medicine. She has served as medical director of five long-term care facilities in Erie, PA, and throughout WV. She has also served as the program director for the internal medicine residency program at LECOM Health. She is currently a clinical support physician for Optum/United Healthcare and medical director for a quality improvement organization focused on improving care in long-term care facilities throughout PA and WV. Dr. Storm's interest is in developing policies and strategies that change the way providers view the care delivery process in LTC.
Matthew Wayne, MD, CMD
Matthew Wayne, MD, CMD, is an experienced chief medical officer with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry. He is currently chief medical officer for CommuniCare Family of Companies and CEO of Personalized Health Partners. He has skills in population health, disease management, Medicare and Medicaid, and physician relations. He is a long-time active AMDA member and served as president in 2012-2103.
- 17.5 CME
- 17.5 CMD Management
- 17.5 MOC
Release Date: 01/02/2024 | Expiration: 12/31/2026
Credit Statements
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 17.5 management hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 17.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Financial Disclosure Statement
The following faculty and/or planners disclosed a relevant financial relationship:
- Luz Ramos-Bonner, MD, MBA, CMD - Stock Shareholder: InnovAge; Fulltime/Parttime Employee: Independence Blue Cross
- Meenakshi Patel, MD, CMD – Speakers Bureau: Janssen, Teva and Otsuka/Lundbeck; Grant Research Support: Janssen, Eli Lilly, GSK, LMT, Acadia
- Todd Sobol, MD, CMD – Advisory Board: CareBand Inc.
- Richard Stefanacci, DO, MBA, CMD - Consultant: Active Protective (TangoBelt)
- Michael Wasserman, MD, CMD – Advisory Board: Merck Manual; Stock Shareholder: Sanolla
All relevant relationships have been mitigated by the Association. No one else in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Faculty Forums offer an opportunity to discuss course material in real-time with course faculty and peers, and how it applies to situations medical directors face daily. Virtual forums are held monthly on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM ET.
Discussion topics include regulations, infection prevention and control, leadership, transitions of care, and working with families. Participants can ask questions during the live forum or submit questions beforehand.
Participation in one Faculty Forum is required to complete the Online Core. You will have access to the Faculty Forums for up to six months from your course registration date. Participants are encouraged to attend multiple faculty forums during the access period.
Completing the Online Core and at least one Faculty Forum is a prerequisite for participating in the Core Synthesis weekend. Participants access the live Faculty Forums through the Online Core course.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 06/13/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Join us for a webinar in partnership with the UPMC geared towards frontline staff.
Join us for a live webinar on June 13th, 2025, offered in collaboration with UPMC. This webinar equips frontline healthcare workers with knowledge to support the growing population of older adults living with HIV in long-term care settings. Participants will explore the epidemiology of aging with HIV, understand advances in treatment including U=U and PrEP, and develop strategies to address stigma that impacts quality of care and patient outcomes.
Upon completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Review the epidemiology of people aging with HIV and its impact on long term care facilities
- Identify advances in HIV treatment and prevention (U=U, PrEP) that keep patients healthy and reduce the risk of transmission
- Discuss HIV stigma and its effects for people with HIV
Sarah McBeth, MD
Dr. Sarah McBeth completed residency and Infectious Diseases fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She continues to work at UPMC as a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in HIV at the Pittsburgh Area Center for Treatment (PACT). She is also the Medical Director of a community-based HIV focused clinic called Allies for Health + Well-being. In 2022, she was awarded a HRSA grant: Special Projects of National Significance, Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV. She is working with the providers, staff, and patients at PACT to improve care for patients with HIV as they age.
David Nace, MD, MPH
Chief Division of Geriatric Medicine
University of Pittsburgh / UPMC Senior Communities / UPMC
David A. Nace, MD, MPH, CMD is Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. He is also Chief of Medical Affairs, UPMC Senior Communities. Dr. Nace’s research focuses on outbreaks and infections, COVID-19 and antimicrobial stewardship in PALTC.
Dr. Nace is a past-president of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. A member of the ACIP Pneumococcal Vaccines Work Group, he has also served on the White House Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes, the White House LTC Vaccination Summit and on numerous state and national scientific expert panels.
- 1.0 CME
- 1.0 CMD Clinical
Credit Statements
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 1.0 clinical hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
Financial Disclosure Statement
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant #H97HA46080, the Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS): Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV, $708,802.00. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. We wish to acknowledge the support of the Capacity Provider, Center for Quality Improvement & Innovation (CQII) at New York State Department of Health and the Evaluation Provider, National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, for this SPNS Initiative.
No one in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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This 1-hour interactive module, part of the Drive to Deprescribe series, teaches practical strategies for safely reducing antipsychotic use in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings.
Optimizing the use of antipsychotic medications, especially in older adults in PALTC, is a challenge. Providers need to determine an accurate diagnosis, weigh the harms and benefits of specific antipsychotics, learn how best to taper medications appropriately, and stay informed of current federal regulations around antipsychotic use.This 1-hour interactive module is part of the Drive to Deprescribe series and is designed to help providers, together with their interdisciplinary teams, develop systematic strategies for rational prescribing, deprescribing, or continuing the use of these medications safely and appropriately. Upon completion, participants can earn CMD Clinical Hours.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:- Assess the appropriateness of antipsychotic use in PALTC settings.
- Summarize relevant regulations related to antipsychotic use and explain their rationale.
- Apply eligibility criteria for antipsychotic deprescribing in a patient case.
Acknowledgement
Funding to support the dissemination of this module was provided by Neurocrine Biosciences. All content was developed independently by PALTmed, without input or influence from the sponsor.
Jennifer A. Pruskowski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCGP
Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Pharmacy Research and Education
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Pruskowski is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and the Director of Geriatric Pharmacy Research, Division of Geriatrics, in the School of Medicine, as well as the Associate Director for Education and Evaluation within the Pittsburgh Veteran Affairs Technology Enhancing Cognition and Health Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (TECH-GRECC).
Michael Cinque, PharmD, FAPhA
Michael Cinque PharmD, FAPhA, currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategic Partnerships at InnovAge and operates as a consultant in Medication Use Management through Michael Cinque Consulting. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Management at Genesis and as President at Enclara Pharmacia, where notable achievements included driving the integration of Enclara Pharmacia with Hospice Pharmacia. Previously, Michael Cinque held positions such as Vice President of Operations at Hospice Pharmacia, overseeing a substantial payroll and managing extensive operations, and Chief Pharmaceutical Care Officer at excelleRx Hospice Pharmacia, where responsibilities included leading clinical operations. Academic credentials consist of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Temple University School of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida.
Steven Levenson MD, CMD
Steven Levenson, MD, CMD, was a medical director and physician in PALTC for 43 years. Dr. Levenson passed away on January 24, 2024, at his home in Maryland. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in medical direction and efforts to improve long-term care and expand its body of knowledge. He has authored or co-authored more than 80 articles and four books, including Medical Direction in Long-term Care and the Subacute and Transitional Care Handbook. Over the past 30 years, he was involved extensively in activities to improve the implementation of the OBRA ‘87 regulations and guidance. Dr. Levenson is a Past President of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association, 2006-2007, and has contributed substantially to numerous PALTmed projects, programs, and publications for the past 35 years.
Arif Nazir, MD AGSF FACP
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Signature HealthCARE
A specialist of internal medicine and geriatric care, Dr. Arif Nazir became Signature’s Chief Medical Officer in January 2016. Dr. Nazir brings more than 12 years of leadership experience from his previous role with the Optimistic Project. He has also received recognition for his work in implementing Indiana’s nursing home value-based purchasing system and his extraordinary work as a faculty member of Indiana University.
Dr. Nazir was drawn to Signature HealthCARE’s vision of revolutionizing care in the post-acute and long-term care settings. He continues to work on creating the consistent application of basic and foundational, evidence-based geriatric care, and he aims to partner with the best healthcare systems in Signature’s markets.
Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP
Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, is a professor in the school of nursing at the University of Maryland and the Sonya Ziporkin Gershowitz Chair in Gerontology and combines clinical work as an advanced practice nurse in a CCRC with teaching and research. Her research is focused on optimizing function and physical activity among older adults.
Sabine von Preyss-Friedman, MD CMD FACP
CMO
Avalon Healthcare Inc, Caldera Care
Dr. Sabine von Preyss-Friedman is an Internist and Geriatric Medical Specialist who has practiced in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) since her fellowship at the University of Washington. She first became a certified Medical Director in 1992 and has since been passionately engaged in the Medical Direction of SNFs. In 2011, she was honored by AMDA/Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (now PALTMed) as Medical Director of the Year.As a co-chair of AMDA's acclaimed D2D/Drive to deprescribe initiative she has won the John Gladstone award as well as AMDA's Choosing Wisely award. In addition to providing services as Medical Director for several facilities in the Seattle area, she is an Associate Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Washington and serves as Chief Medical Officer of Avalon Healthcare and Caldera Care.
Dr. von Preyss-Friedman is deeply involved in quality improvement, developing standards, and outcome measures in SNFs, and successfully translating medical evidence into clinical care. Her mission is to support the best possible medical care for all patients.
Dr. von Preyss-Friedman currently is the president – elect of PALTMed/formerly AMDA and immediate past president of the WA Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term care Medicine.
Lea Watson, MD, MPH
Lea Watson, MD, MPH, is a geriatric psychiatrist and consultant to the long-term care workforce on issues of behavioral health, psychopharmacology and provider wellbeing.
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP is Chief Executive of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) in Alexandria, Virginia, the only international professional society devoted to optimal medication management and improved health outcomes for all older persons. ASCP's senior care consultant pharmacist members manage and improve quality of life for geriatric patients and other individuals residing in a variety of environments, including nursing facilities, subacute care and assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice programs, and home- and community-based care. Dr. Worz received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in Ohio, and he is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. His career has focused on the medication management of older adults. Dr. Worz developed an innovative clinical practice in a long-term care setting in Ohio and directed the pharmacy practice of a regional, independent pharmacy serving 10,000 long-term care residents. Dr. Worz established a nation-wide, geriatric-based consulting company to educate and serve nursing facility residents, nursing facility administration, long-term care pharmacies, and the public through a comprehensive knowledge of medication use. He is a national thought leader, presenting on pharmacy- and medication-related topics, and he has served on a number of national boards related to pharmacy and medication utilization.
- 1.0 CMD Clinical
Release Date: 6/9/2025 | Expiration Date: 6/9/2028
CMD Credit Hours: This activity has been pre-approved for up to 1.0 clinical hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
Since May 2021, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) have collaborated through the Drive to Deprescribe initiative to provide tools and education that support optimizing medication use in long-term care. This module is part of that ongoing effort, designed to help healthcare leaders improve patient care while reducing polypharmacy.Explore Additional Modules
Start with any module that fits your current practice, or complete all of them for a comprehensive approach to deprescribing. New modules will continue to be added as the initiative grows:- Design Your Deprescribing Intervention
- Deprescribing Communication Techniques
- Optimizing Use of Antipsychotic Medications (this module)
Webinars and Tools
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Bring home the insight and expertise of PALTmed’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium with access to the session recordings. PALTmed’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium gathers clinicians and other leaders working in the PALTC continuum to learn and discuss how business trends are impacting their daily work, the quality of care for their patients, and the effectiveness of their teams.
June 4, 2025 | Virtual Symposium Recordings
Bring home the insight and expertise of PALTmed’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium with access to the live event session recordings. PALTmed’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium gathers clinicians and other leaders working in the post-acute and long-term care continuum to learn and discuss how business trends are impacting their daily work, the quality of care for their patients, and the effectiveness of their teams. Using a combination of speaker presentations, panel discussions, and small group breakout sessions, participants have the opportunity to learn from experts and from their peers.
This one-day virtual meeting addresses topics such as how nursing homes make money, strategies for using technology to ease workload burdens, the role of private equity firms, working with ACOs, and understanding the value of your practice.
Recordings also include session Powerpoints, handouts, and the live event chat log.
Note: Due to their interactive nature, the concurrent "Quick Hits" breakouts and the Networking Happy Hour were not recorded.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
All Times are Eastern Time Zone.
Time Session 10:00 - 10:05am Welcome
Moderator: Alex Bardakh, MPP10:05 - 11:00am Let’s Get to Business: How Do Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities Make Money?
Speaker: Scott Kirby, LNHA; Chad Coleman11:00 - 11:45am Embracing Technology to Ease Workload Burdens: A Look to Solutions
Moderator: Chris Darling, MHA
Panelists: Steve Buslovich, MD, CMD; Terry O'Malley; Jamie Smith, FNP-C, CPMA11:45 - 12:00pm Break 12:00 - 1:00pm Perspectives on Private Equity and Long-Term Care: A Panel Discussion
Moderator: Tom Haithcoat
Panelists: Darren Swenson, MD, MSHQSM, CPE; Stan Healy; Craig Sager1:00 - 1:30pm Industry Supported Presentation: AI in LTPAC: What's Real, What's Hype, and What's Next
Jon Schafer - Director, Client Success - AI, Netsmart1:30 - 2:00pm Meal/Email Break 2:00 - 2:45pm ACO Relationship Tips: When to Commit, How to Break Up, and What to Do When You Get Dumped?
Speaker: Tom Haithcoat2:45 - 3:30pm "Quick Hits" Concurrent Small Group Breakouts
1. The Growing Impact of Advanced Practice Providers in the PALTC Landscape
Facilitator: Kimberly Brumfield, MSN, FNP
2. Malpractice Insurance: Challenges and Solutions
Facilitator: John Miller
3. Both Sides Now: Clinical and Technical Considerations of EHR Selection, Optimization, and Integration
Facilitator: Bob Latz, PT, DPT, CHCIO, CDHE, FCHIME, FHIMSS
3:30 - 4:30pm The Anatomy of a Transaction: Understanding the Value of Your Practice, Due Diligence, and What Happens After Sale of Your Practice
Speaker: Jennifer Rucci, MD4:30 - 5:00pm Virtual Networking Happy Hour 5:00pm Adjourn
*Program is subject to change.- 5.25 CMD Management
Credit Statements:
CMD Credit Hours: This activity has been pre-approved for up to 5.25 management hours toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org
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Offered in collaboration with UPMC, this educational session examines the changing epidemiology of aging HIV patients and their increasing presence in long-term care facilities.
Offered in collaboration with UPMC, this educational session examines the changing epidemiology of aging HIV patients and their increasing presence in long-term care facilities. Through case-based learning, learners will explore common clinical scenarios involving HIV-positive residents in these settings. The speakers highlight the most significant drug interactions with antiretroviral medications that impact geriatric care. Participants will develop practical strategies to effectively manage HIV in older adults with multiple comorbidities
Upon completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Review the epidemiology of people aging with HIV and its impact on long-term care facilities
- Discuss cases of common scenarios involving people with HIV in long-term care
- Identify the most encountered drug interactions with HIV medications
Sarah McBeth, MD
Dr. Sarah McBeth completed residency and Infectious Diseases fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She continues to work at UPMC as a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in HIV at the Pittsburgh Area Center for Treatment (PACT). She is also the Medical Director of a community-based HIV focused clinic called Allies for Health + Well-being. In 2022, she was awarded a HRSA grant: Special Projects of National Significance, Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV. She is working with the providers, staff, and patients at PACT to improve care for patients with HIV as they age.
David Nace, MD, MPH
Chief Division of Geriatric Medicine
University of Pittsburgh / UPMC Senior Communities / UPMC
David A. Nace, MD, MPH, CMD is Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. He is also Chief of Medical Affairs, UPMC Senior Communities. Dr. Nace’s research focuses on outbreaks and infections, COVID-19 and antimicrobial stewardship in PALTC.
Dr. Nace is a past-president of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. A member of the ACIP Pneumococcal Vaccines Work Group, he has also served on the White House Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes, the White House LTC Vaccination Summit and on numerous state and national scientific expert panels.
- 1.0 CME
- 1.0 CMD Clinical
Credit Statements
Release: 5/28/2025 | Expiration: 5/28/2027
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 1.0 clinical hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
Financial Disclosure Statement
No one in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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Presented by PointClickCare, this webinar discusses how practice groups can successfully transition to VBC, including strategies for aligning with risk-bearing entities, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and optimizing financial performance.
The shift from Fee-For-Service (FFS) to Value-Based Care (VBC) is transforming how practice groups deliver and are reimbursed for patient care. As healthcare increasingly prioritizes outcomes over volume, practice groups must adapt by embracing care coordination, proactive intervention, and financial risk-sharing models. During this webinar, our panelists will discuss how practice groups can successfully transition to VBC, including strategies for aligning with risk-bearing entities, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and optimizing financial performance.
By the end of the session, attendees will:
- Understand key behavioral shifts for value-based care, including care coordination and patient risk stratification.
- Explore value-based reimbursement models like shared savings and downside risk.
- Learn to assess and negotiate partnerships with risk-bearing entities and ACOs.
- Identify key metrics for success, including reduced hospitalizations and cost savings.
Steven Buslovich, MD, CMD
Geriatrician
PointClickCare
Dr. Steven Buslovich is the Chief Medical Officer of Senior Care at PointClickCare, where he leads innovative strategies in senior care delivery. A practicing geriatrician and certified medical director, Dr. Buslovich brings extensive expertise from his role as CEO and Co-Founder of Patient Pattern—a comprehensive care management platform for value-based care that was acquired by PointClickCare in 2023.
With active involvement in key industry organizations, including the Advancing Excellence in Long Term Care Collaborative, the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (PALTmed), and the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), Dr. Buslovich is recognized for his leadership in transforming long-term care. His accolades include AMDA's Shark Tank Innovation Award, and he is currently collaborating with CMS and ONC to standardize clinical data elements across post-acute care settings.
Dr. Buslovich is an expert in operationalizing frailty risk and enhancing care outcomes within value-based care models. He continues to redefine best-practices and advocate for the future of senior care innovation.
Anthony Laflen
PointClickCare
Anthony Laflen serves as Vice President of Senior Care Value-Based Care at PointClickCare, the leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) software for post-acute care facilities and the largest care collaboration network in the United States.
With a unique blend of operational experience in senior care and executive leadership in healthcare IT, Anthony combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise to advance value-based care models that drive better patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and financial sustainability.
Previously, Anthony served as Senior Vice President of Business Intelligence, where he led the development of Copilot, an industry-first multi-system population health and post-acute analytics tool. His work in system integration and business intelligence transformed complex data into actionable insights, enhancing care quality and operational performance across the senior care landscape. With over 18 years of experience, Anthony is a passionate advocate for value-based care, known for his ability to navigate health plan negotiations and forge partnerships that deliver mutual benefits for patients, providers, and payers. His leadership ensures that innovation and technology translate into measurable improvements in healthcare deliver
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PALTC25 Annual Conference Recordings
PALTC25 Annual Conference Recordings
Pricing:
- Member - Physician: $875
- Member - HCP: $575
- Non Member - Physician: $1,175
- Non Member - HCP: $625
Recorded sessions include:
- Audio synced to slides for most 60 and 90-minute sessions delivered during the conference
- Ability to download session handouts
Please note that the following sessions were not recorded:
- CME100 Therapeutic Joint Injections: Workshop for Practitioners
- CME111 Optimizing Care Transitions Involving Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
- CME116 Sepsis in Long-Term Care Facilities: From Public Health to Bedside
- CME132 Leading with Purpose: A Framework to Grow and Strengthen the PALTC Careforce
- CME152 Build Your Own Machine Learning Models Without Coding: Hands-on Workshop
- 60.00 CME
- 36.5 CMD Management
- 23.5 CMD Clinical
- 51.00 MOC
- 3.0 NP Pharmacology Hours
Release Date: 04/01/2025 | Expiration: 03/31/2028
Credit Statements:
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 60.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 51.0 Medical Knowledge MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 36.5 management hours and up to 23.5 clinical hours toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org
Financial Disclosure Information:
The Association requires the disclosure of all speaker/faculty/planner’s relevant financial relationships; presence of off-label use of a device or medication; and discussion of any experimental, new or evolving topic prior to each accredited education activity.
If the learner perceives any bias toward a commercial product or service, advocation of unscientific approaches to diagnosis or therapy, or recommendation, treatment, or manners of practicing healthcare that are determined to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are known to be ineffective in the treatment of patients please report this to the Association's staff.
The following speakers disclosed a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company:
- Muhammad Ashraf (Speaker): Merck & Co. Inc: Grant Research (ended)
- Susan Huang (Speaker): Xttrium Laboratories: Other (in-kind product contribution for research study) (ongoing)
- Rebecca O'Dwyer (Speaker): UCB Pharma: Advisory Board (ongoing); SK Life Sciences: Consultant (ongoing)
- Sandeep Pagali (Speaker): Humana: Stock shareholder (ongoing); Pfizer: Stock shareholder (ongoing)
- Daniel Parker (Speaker): Eisai: Advisory Board (ongoing)
- Elizabeth Sobczyk (Speaker): Sanofi, Moderna, GSK: Advisory Board (ongoing)
- Todd Sobol (Speaker): CareBand Inc: Advisory Board (ongoing)
- Karl Steinberg (Speaker): Enanta: Consultant (ended)
- Barbara Zarowitz (Speaker): Merck Inc: Consultant (ended); Merck Inc: Honorarium (ended); Eli Lily & Co: Consultant (ended); Eli Lily & Co: Honorarium (ended)
No one else in control of content disclosed a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company. All relevant relationships have been mitigated.
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Developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association, this webinar focuses on strategies for effective communication and seamless transitions of care for patients with heart failure. Participants will explore evidence-based assessment tools and operational processes designed to improve patient outcomes during transitions between care settings.
Upon completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain strategies for and the value of effective communication between clinicians at various settings of care when transferring a patient with heart failure
- Summarize examples of evidence-based assessment tools used to facilitate a transition between settings for patients with heart failure
- Describe the benefits of integrating operational processes for transitioning patients with heart failure between settings of care
- Recognize how the integration of facility processes around transitions of care for patients with heart failure can reduce hospital re-admissions and other adverse outcomes
Sharon Huerta
Sharon Huerta is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a drive for improving patient outcomes and compassionate patient care. She is a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Johns Hopkins University and a specialization in Heart Failure Program Management. Currently, she serves with an exceptional multidisciplinary team at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee as the leader of the Heart Failure Program.
Under Sharon's leadership, Baptist Memorial Hospital was awarded the prestigious Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus award and achieved Heart Failure Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.
Outside of her professional life, Sharon spends her spare time training for running races, traveling, and reading as much as possible.
Nicole Orr, MD, FACC
Nicole Orr, MD, FACC, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and the founder/president of Post-Acute Cardiology Care, LLC. Her work is dedicated to developing heart failure disease management programs in SNFs with a high burden of HF patients, with an emphasis on educating staff and residents about the complexity of treating this high risk demographic. She serves both as a staff cardiologist and consultant, and provides weekly bedside rounds to several facilities in the Northeast region. She speaks nationally about the need to optimize strategies for treating geriatric cardiology patients admitted to post-acute care, and has published her work and insights regarding best practices for post-acute HF management.
Sing T. Palat, MD, CMD
Sing T. Palat, MD, CMD, is a medical director for Optum Senior Community Care. She works with advance practice clinicians in long-term care settings and precepts medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Palat is the President of the Colorado chapter of PALTmed and a House of Delegates Representative to the PALTmed Board.
- 1.0 CME
- 1.0 CMD Management
Credit Statements
Release: 3/7/2025 | Expiration: 3/6/2027
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 1.0 management hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
Financial Disclosure Statement
No one in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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Learn how to engage PALTC residents and their families in effective conversations about medication deprescribing with this 30-minute, interactive course.
Learn how to engage PALTC residents and their families in effective conversations about medication deprescribing with this 30-minute, interactive course, Deprescribing Communication Techniques. Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Module 1, Design Your Deprescribing Intervention, this second module of the series offers a framework and practical strategies to foster trust, promote shared decision-making, and address common concerns around changing or stopping medications.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
• Explore the psychological connections residents, family caregivers, and clinicians have with medications
• Implement strategies to manage cognitive dissonance
• Apply the five steps of the FRAME Deprescribing Communication MapAcknowledgement
Funding to support the dissemination of this module was provided by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Arif Nazir, MD, CMD
Arif Nazir, MD, CMD, currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for BrightSpring Health Services, Primary Care, a large, value-based, geriatric practitioner organization, and the Chief Medical Officer for Signature HealthCARE. He is Past President for AMDA, founding member for the Society’s Innovation Council, and Co-chair of Society’s Drive to Deprescribe initiative. As a healthcare leader, researcher, entrepreneur, and an implementation champion, he continues to focus his efforts on finding practical solutions for solving care coordination gaps and on enhancing leadership and teamwork in the PALTC frontlines.
Jennifer A. Pruskowski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCGP
Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Pharmacy Research and Education
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Pruskowski is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and the Director of Geriatric Pharmacy Research, Division of Geriatrics, in the School of Medicine, as well as the Associate Director for Education and Evaluation within the Pittsburgh Veteran Affairs Technology Enhancing Cognition and Health Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (TECH-GRECC).
Sabine Von Preyss-Friedman, MD, FACP, CMD
Sabine Von Preyss-Friedman, MD, FACP, CMD, is an Internist and Geriatric Medical Specialist and has practiced in Skilled Nursing Facilities since her fellowship at the University of Washington in 1988. She first became a certified Medical Director in 1992 and has since been enthusiastically engaged in Medical Direction of Skilled Nursing Facilities. In 2011, she was honored by AMDA/Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine as Medical Director of the Year. She is Associate clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Washington and Chief Medical Officer of Avalon Healthcare. As a Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer she is involved in Quality improvement, developing standards and outcomes measures in our facility and the successful translation of medical evidence into clinical care. Her mission is to support the best care possible medical care for all of our patients. Dr. von Preyss-Friedman currently serves as the president of the Washington State Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP is Chief Executive of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) in Alexandria, Virginia, the only international professional society devoted to optimal medication management and improved health outcomes for all older persons. ASCP's senior care consultant pharmacist members manage and improve quality of life for geriatric patients and other individuals residing in a variety of environments, including nursing facilities, subacute care and assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice programs, and home- and community-based care. Dr. Worz received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in Ohio, and he is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. His career has focused on the medication management of older adults. Dr. Worz developed an innovative clinical practice in a long-term care setting in Ohio and directed the pharmacy practice of a regional, independent pharmacy serving 10,000 long-term care residents. Dr. Worz established a nation-wide, geriatric-based consulting company to educate and serve nursing facility residents, nursing facility administration, long-term care pharmacies, and the public through a comprehensive knowledge of medication use. He is a national thought leader, presenting on pharmacy- and medication-related topics, and he has served on a number of national boards related to pharmacy and medication utilization.
- 0.5 CME
- 0.5 CMD Management
Release Date: 12/16/2024 | Expiration Date: 12/16/2026
Credit Statements
Accreditation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMD Credit Hours: This CME activity has been pre-approved for up to 0.5 management hour(s) toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity. The CMD Program is administered by PALTmed. For further information, contact PALTmed at 410-992-3115 or at certification@paltmed.org.
Financial Disclosure
The Association requires the disclosure of all speaker/faculty/planner’s relevant financial relationships; presence of off-label use of a device or medication; and discussion of any experimental, new, or evolving topic prior to each accredited education activity.If the learner perceives any bias toward a commercial product or service, advocation of unscientific approaches to diagnosis or therapy, or recommendation, treatment, or manners of practicing health care that are determined to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are known to be ineffective in the treatment of patients, please report this to the Association's staff.
None of the planners, faculty, speakers, or anyone else in control of content disclosed a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
- Member: $19
- Non-Member: $25
Since May 2021, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) have collaborated through the Drive to Deprescribe initiative to provide tools and education that support optimizing medication use in long-term care. This module is part of that ongoing effort, designed to help healthcare leaders improve patient care while reducing polypharmacy.Explore Additional Modules
Start with any module that fits your current practice, or complete all of them for a comprehensive approach to deprescribing. New modules will continue to be added as the initiative grows:- Design Your Deprescribing Intervention
- Deprescribing Communication Techniques (this module)
- Optimizing Use of Antipsychotic Medications
Webinars and Tools
Access archived webinars, downloadable tools, and other practical resources by visiting the Drive to Deprescribe resource page.-
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