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11/14/2025
We are asking members to call their elected officials about reauthorization of the Title VII Geriatrics Workforce Programs, the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Award (GACA) Program. Authorization of the Title VII geriatrics health professions programs, including the GWEP and GACA Program, expired at the end of September. We need your help to urge your Senators to cosponsor the bipartisan Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 2699), introduced by Senators Susan Collins and Tim Kaine, and your Representative, to cosponsor the Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R. 4262), introduced by Representative Jan Schakowsky. Both bills are instrumental to our collective efforts to ensure that older adults have access to a workforce with the knowledge and skills to provide care that is age-friendly and informed by geriatrics principles.
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new drug payment model, the GENErating cost Reductions fOr U.S. Medicaid (GENEROUS) Model, that will be launched in January 2026. Under the GENEROUS Model, participating drug manufacturers will provide supplemental rebates for prescription drugs included in the model and covered by Medicaid to participating states based on select international pricing data. All states and U.S. territories that participate in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) and secured CMS authorization to enter the necessary Supplemental Rebate Agreements (via the State Plan Amendment process) will be eligible to participate in the model. Click here for additional information and frequently asked questions.
On November 4th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the “Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States,” which include a recommendation that adults age 65+ should get 2 doses of the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine based on shared clinical decision-making, which the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) describes as “individually based and informed by a decision process between the health care provider and the patient or parent/guardian” and that decision may take into consideration “the individual’s characteristics, values, and preferences; the health care provider’s clinical discretion; and the characteristics of the vaccine being considered” (see ACIP’s shared clinical decision-making recommendations). AGS also recommends that adults 65 years and older receive 2 doses of the updated 2025-2026 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty, Moderna Spikevax, Moderna mNEXSPIKE, or Novavax Nuvaxovid) administered by a health care provider, including pharmacists, and separated by 6 months (minimum interval 2 months) regardless of vaccination history. For immunocompromised older adults, age and vaccine history would determine which COVID-19 vaccine to administer and the number of doses needed. Check out the newly updated resource on Immunizations for Older Adults in the AGS Geriatrics Evaluation & Management (GEM) Tools published on Geriatrics Care Online (GCO).
Submit an Abstract
You are invited to submit an abstract of original research for presentation as a paper or poster at the 2026 Virtual AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
The abstract submission deadline is December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern time.
To submit an abstract, visit the AGS abstract submission site: https://ags2026.abstractcentral.com.
Call for Award Nominations
The AGS is seeking nominations for 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.
For more information regarding the submission and nomination process, visit the AGS annual meeting website at https://meeting.americangeriatrics.org/submissions. The submission deadline for awards is December 2, 2025.
Award applications are available on MyAGSOnline. Please note, you must be signed into your AGS account in order to submit an application. For login or password assistance, please contact membership@americangeriatrics.org. If you are not a member and do not have an account, you can create one here.
Volunteer to be an Abstract Reviewer
There are only two weeks left to apply to become an #AGS26 Abstract Reviewer – applications are due by November 28th!
Abstract reviewers are asked to review approximately 40 abstracts in the category (s) noted on your application. The review process will begin December 5, 2025, and all reviews must be completed by January 5, 2026.
Abstract Reviewer Eligibility Criteria:
- must have first-authored two or more peer-reviewed original manuscripts
- must have advanced degree training (MD, PhD, MPH, PharmD, MS, etc.) or equivalent non-clinical health care degree
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in applying , just complete the short application form at this link. Applicants are also asked to submit a biosketch (NIH- style, 5 pages maximum).
If you have any questions, please contact Denise McAlpin at dmcalpin@americangeriatrics.org
Remember to submit your application by November 28th.
Have you explored the redesigned AGS/ADGAP Mentor Match program yet? This revitalized virtual mentorship platform has been thoughtfully redesigned to reflect the importance of mentorship within our community and to create more impactful, long-lasting connections.
How it works
After completing an application, mentees can browse the Mentor Directory to view available mentors and see how closely their profiles align. Mentees then send an invitation to connect, and once the mentor accepts, the pair can establish their mentorship duration, set communication preferences, and outline goals for their partnership, all in one convenient place.
With enhanced features and a more streamlined process, the updated program is designed to strengthen our geriatrics community and bring even greater value to your membership. Sign up today to explore the new Mentor Match and discover your next mentorship connection!
- The New York Academy of Medicine is accepting applications for the Jeremiah A. Barondess Fellowship in the Clinical Transaction through December 13th. The Fellowship will support one fellow with special interest and expertise in medical education related to the elements of the clinical transaction in 2026-2028.
- The Mayo Clinic Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care is pleased to offer Care of the Older Adult 2025 November 20-22 virtually and in Dana Point, California. The course provides current information on the care of older adults, including clinical evaluation, management strategies, and innovative practice models.
- Join Geri-a-FLOAT for their latest webinar, Age Friendly Health Systems & CMS, on Friday, November 21st at 12pm ET / 9am PT to explore practical strategies for implementing the 4Ms Framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—across diverse care settings. View all upcoming Geri-a-FLOAT webinars here.
Have an opportunity or event you'd like to see listed? Email the details to Jennifer Fisher at jfisher@americangeriatrics.org