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CALTCM Lifetime Achievement Award: Gieseke |
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Celebrating a Career of Superlative Leadership, Outstanding Achievements, and Visionary Contributions to Long Term Care
 Timothy L. Gieseke, MD, CMD
Dr. Timothy Gieseke is a general internist who has been a member of the Santa Rosa Medical community since 1979. Over the first 15 years, his practice transitioned to focusing on the care of elders living in the community and in congregate living settings.
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Update on CMD Certification for California Medical Directors |
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In an effort to assist California Medical Directors meet the January 1, 2027 certification deadline, PALTmed is offering a new Conditional Approval Pathway for California applicants.
Medical directors who complete all CMD certification requirements by July 1, 2026—with the exception of the Core Synthesis course—may be eligible to receive a Conditional Approval Letter. (The 2026 PALTmed Core Curriculum Part 2 Synthesis courses are full - waitlists are available.)
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Call for Action: POS 31 POS 32 - Grassroots Advocacy Outreach |
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by Michael Waserman, MD, CMD
We have an immediate advocacy opportunity available for our members. Reach out to your Congressional representatives and ask them to contact CMS to reverse this mistake, lest we further discourage physicians from practicing in nursing homes.
Based on a mistaken assumption, CMS has created a rule that leads to physician’s billing for services delivered to residents receiving skilled Part A care (POS 31) will be reimbursed at a lower rate than identical services delivered to custodial residents (POS 32).
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CALTCM Honor Roll: California CMD's |
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CALTCM Honor RollCalifornia Certified Medical DirectorsCongratulations to California’s Certified Medical Directors on achieving certification status! Your commitment to leadership, excellence, and high-quality care in post-acute and long-term care is truly commendable. This accomplishment reflects your dedication to advancing the field and improving outcomes for the patients and communities you serve. Click here for a downloadable flyer regarding the PALTmed CMD Program. Click here to visit the national CMD directory. |
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Posters: 2025 CALTCM Poster Session |
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The posters presented at the 2025 CALTCM Summit for Excellence were excellent! Participants at the annual meeting shared excellent feedback on the posters, and we’re proud to share them with all our CALTCM Friends & Family. The posters can be viewed in PDF format via the button below. In addition, you can join us in determining which posters will be recognized with an award. |
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