Week In Review

One of our current advocacy priorities is addressing the expiration of telehealth flexibilities. Call your elected officials and ask them to extend the telehealth flexibilities that have lapsed, including coverage of audio-only services. Clinicians who provide telehealth services to Medicare patients are once again facing uncertainty as the temporary Medicare telehealth rules that have been in place since March 2020 have expired as of October 1st. There was hope that Congress would pass legislation to extend them or make them permanent as part of a measure to keep the government funded into Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, but Congress was unable to agree on a funding package.

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Hot off the presses, the Geriatrics Review Syllabus, 12th Edition, Audio Companion has just been released. Purchase the GRS12 Audio Companion and listen in as Jessica Colburn and Amy Westcott, the GRS Editors-in-Chief, discuss the pearls of each GRS12 chapter with the chapter authors.  Perfect for those who learn best by listening, the GRS12 Audio Companion allows you to tune in anywhere from your office to the car to the gym. You can access this easy-to-use continuing medical education tool anytime online or via the Oakstone Audio CME app. The companion also provides the opportunity to earn 31.5 CME credits.

As part of our process to review and update the AGS Beers Criteria^®, AGS is seeking your input on the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria^® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.  If you’ve used the Beers Criteria in your clinical practice, research, teaching, or policy work, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey here. The survey will close on Friday, October 31st.   All responses will remain anonymous.

Consider Becoming an AGS Board Member, Nomination Deadline Extended to Monday, November 3rd!

AGS is seeking nominees to stand for election to the Board by the AGS membership. The AGS Board provides fiduciary oversight for the Society and works collaboratively with the CEO and staff to advance AGS priorities. The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the society, responding to emerging issues, interpreting the organization’s mission to the public, and establishing and maintaining programs relevant to the Society’s strategic vision. 

Learn more about the AGS Board Position and the nominations process here. 

Apply to Serve on an AGS Committee, Applications due Monday, January 5th, 2026
Committee service is an opportunity to strengthen and grow your national network, work on projects that you are passionate about, learn new leadership skills, and so much more. Our committee members are leading writing groups, developing tool kits, improving payment for geriatrics health professionals, and participating in efforts to improve diversity in the research that is presented at the AGS Annual Scientific meeting. 

Learn more about the AGS Committees and the application process here.

For questions about the Committee application or the Board nominations process, please contact Mary Jordan Samuel at mjsamuel@americangeriatrics.org

Applications for the JAGS Junior Reviewer Program are due on Friday, October 17th.  This 2-year program is designed for early-stage junior faculty to participate in the journal review process. The program consists of 5 primary components:

1. Mentorship
2. Teaching Sessions
3. Reviewer Training Materials & Exclusive Online Community
4. Feedback on Submitted Reviews
5. Gathering during the AGS Annual Meeting.

If you have any questions regarding this application or the program, please email egallagher@americangeriatrics.org. 

Want to learn more about Co-Management? Register now for AGS CoCare: Ortho’s “Introduction to Co-Management” Virtual Workshop on Thurs., Oct. 23rd at 2pm – 5pm ET.

This interactive session, offering 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, uses video case studies and faculty-led breakout groups to immerse you in this proven co-management model. Learn how AGS CoCare^®: Ortho can help reduce time-to-surgery, length of stay, readmissions, complications, and inpatient mortality while supporting age-friendly care practices. This workshop will give you actionable insight and a guided roadmap to bring co-management to your institution. Click here for more information.

Space is limited so click here to register for your spot today! For further information, please contact Deena Sandos at dsandos@americangeriatrics.org.

• AGS 2026 awards are now accepting nominations. The AGS is seeking nominations for 17 national awards that recognize individuals whose outstanding work in geriatric education, research and clinical practice contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare for older people. Learn about all the awards on the AGS awards page and nominate yourself or a colleague by December 2nd.

• The Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan (ASCENT) Consortium invites applications for its 2025 Research Scholar Award Program, designed to support early-career investigators building a research career in palliative care. Applications can be submitted through October 15th.
   

The MyAGSOnline Events Calendar is a valuable resource to discover and register for upcoming events, webinars, and other opportunities. Some upcoming events we'd like to highlight are:

• Join Geri-a-FLOAT for their latest webinar, Hot Topics in Healthcare Policy, on Friday, October 24th at 12pm ET / 9am PT for a dynamic discussion on the most pressing issues shaping the future of the healthcare industry. View all upcoming Geri-a-FLOAT webinars here.

  The National Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Virtual Conference trains and educates healthcare professionals across Advocate Health, as well as multiple other health systems across the country and beyond. This conference is being held virtually on November 7th, 9:00 am – 12:30pm CST / 10:00am - 1:30pm EST.

Have an opportunity or event you'd like to see listed? Email the details to Jennifer Fisher at jfisher@americangeriatrics.org