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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

In 2024, 75% of infectious disease physicians who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Shnekendorf noted that physician distribution is a top concern for IDSA, which aims to address it partially through its compensation initiative and telehealth data.

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Implementing Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: A Podcast wtih Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy

GeriPal

So, how can we improve palliative care for individuals in nursing homes? JAGS 2024 Nursing Home Palliative Care Referral Process, Barriers, and Proposed Solutions: A Qualitative Study. Eric 33:25 What about telehealth? Despite these substantial needs, specialized palliative care beyond hospice is rare in nursing homes.