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• . @AmerGeriatrics welcomes its newest class of fellows—a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. http://ow.ly/6rak50IXr2Z

New York (May 2, 2022)—The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today honored 20 leading health professionals who joined the newest class of AGS Fellows—a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age.

“Collectively, these new fellows are being honored for their active participation in the work of AGS, and for their contributions to advancing the field through scholarly activities, advocacy, teaching and excellence in patient care,” noted incoming AGS President G. Michael Harper, M.D. The fellows will be formally recognized at the 2022 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AG22; May 12-14).

This year’s fellows hail from across the country and reflect the dedication to geriatrics education, clinical care, and research indicative of our Society’s commitment to quality care for us all as we age. They include:

• .@AmerGeriatrics opposes policies that discriminate against LGBTQ+ Individuals. http://ow.ly/rqqy50IYg5W

New York (May 3, 2022) —The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) stands against discrimination, harassment, prejudice, systemic injustice, and violence targeting any individual for their identity. We have long called for healthcare policies that require equal treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals, regardless of age, and for recognition of the preferred name and gender identity of transgender individuals, regardless of legal or biological gender status.  

The AGS opposes policies that discriminate against persons who are LGBTQ+ such as the recently enacted Florida law that prohibits classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and laws enacted in Texas, Alabama, and Utah that discriminate against transgender individuals. We believe that legislation, orders, or policies that single out or target groups or individuals—implicitly or explicitly—impede the progress we have made, and directly stigmatize and isolate already vulnerable populations. Our members know first-hand the negative impact that a lifetime of discrimination has on the health, well-being, and quality of life of older people.  

• At #AGS22, @AmerGeriatrics and #geriatrics experts casts a wide net for social & scientific innovations shaping better care for us all as we age. http://ow.ly/H6OV50IZluC

New York (May 4, 2022)– Researchers presenting at this year’s American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS22) held May 12-14 in Orlando, Florida represent excellence in geriatrics scholarship, with this year’s selection drawn from a pool of more than 900 submissions. Highlights from this year’s prestigious AGS22 Plenary Paper Session (Thurs., May 12 9:30-10:15am) include: 

• New @AmerGeriatrics President G. Michael Harper (@GMHarperdoc) promises to lead the AGS in its efforts to combat discrimination and bias in healthcare for all Americans as we age. #Geriatrics http://ow.ly/jGgH50J0yHE

New York (May 5, 2022)— G. Michael Harper, MD, AGSF, will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) when healthcare is still facing unprecedented challenges due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on our communities. But he’s also at the forefront of positive change, stepping into a leadership role and continuing his long service as a prominent voice advocating for the Society’s vision to contribute to our communities and maintain our health, safety, and independence as we age. He is taking the helm as the AGS ramps up its efforts to achieve a collective future that is free from discrimination and bias.   

• Geriatrics experts at AGS/NIH funded U13 Virtual Bench to Bedside Conference explore the relationship between heart disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death. http://ow.ly/EYHN50JQMa4

New York, NY (July 6, 2022) —  Experts’ discussions and recommendations (DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17921) addressing the interface between cancer and heart disease were published this month in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), summarizing sessions from a virtual bench to bedside conference hosted by the American Society of Geriatrics (AGS) and funded by the National Institute of Health’s (NIH’s) National Institute on Aging (NIA).

• .@AmerGeriatrics is proud to partner with Phairify to deliver new tools for AGS members to support them as they make decisions about their geriatrics careers. http://ow.ly/rVGg50KFIcq

New York, NY (September 12, 2022) - The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has partnered with Phairify to deliver new tools for AGS members. Phairify’s specialty-specific professional practice information and career management platform provides members who participate in AGS/Phairify designed-studies with insight into their value and worth backed by geriatrics-specific compensation and productivity data. AGS members will anonymously be able to compare with their peers and have access to specialty-specific data that will help them to define their own career paths. Participating members who are negotiating a contract will be able to compare compensation levels that are aligned with the criteria personalized to them such as type of practice, years in practice, and geographic area. The experience is designed to be data driven, personalized, and discrete. 

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics published a new framework for understanding the intersection of structural racism and ageism in healthcare in @AGSJournal. Read more: http://ow.ly/3qWI50LfGxU

   

• The public comment period for reviewing the 2022 AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults is now open through December 9th! Click here for more details: http://ow.ly/2ZGZ50LAaZc

NEW YORK (November 10, 2022) —The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today opened a public comment period for reviewing the draft updated 2022 AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. Last updated in 2019, the AGS Beers® Criteria remain one of the most frequently cited reference tools in geriatrics, detailing certain types of medications which may be inappropriate to prescribe to older people who are not receiving hospice or palliative care. Comments from any and all members of the public—accepted only at https://www.americangeriatrics.org/form/ags-beers-criteria-public-comment through 5pm ET on December 9, 2022—will help inform the final version of the AGS 2022 Updated Beers® Criteria, slated for release this fall. 

For their proposed 2022 update, the interprofessional panel of geriatrics experts responsible for the AGS Beers® Criteria identified more than 40 potentially problematic medications or classes of medications presently organized across five lists:

• AGS partners with other US healthcare professional organizations to promote the importance of #vaccinations and early treatment of COVID-19 and influenza cases this fall and winter. Read the full press release: http://ow.ly/EA9W50LJZfx

Statement from: American Academy of Family Physicians, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Physician Associates, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Geriatrics Society, American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, Council of Medical Specialty Societies, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

NEW YORK (November 21, 2022) – Given the anticipated increase in COVID-19 and influenza cases this fall and winter, America’s healthcare professional organizations are coming together to remind the public of the importance of vaccinations and early treatment. A strong recommendation from a trusted clinician is one of the most effective strategies to increase vaccine uptake. We encourage our members to use every interaction with patients as an opportunity to make strong vaccine recommendations, educate and answer questions about prevention and treatment options, encourage vaccination, and where feasible provide vaccination.

• AGS supports CMS’ decision to not reopen its NCD on monoclonal antibodies and appreciates CMS’ commitment to review any new evidence that becomes available, such as evidence of clinical benefit, that may lead CMS to reconsider the NCD. http://ow.ly/nExW50N6pS

New York (March 2, 2023) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) supports the decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to not reconsider its prior national coverage determination (NCD) for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).  We appreciate CMS’ commitment to expeditiously review any new evidence that comes available that could lead to a reconsideration and change in the NCD, such as evidence that answers the Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) questions or approval by the FDA based upon evidence of clinical benefit.

• Today, the AGS (@amergeriatrics) announced the results of recent AGS Board and Nominating Committee elections. See here for details: http://ow.ly/iuxL50NeIO

New York (March 10, 2023) – Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced the results of recent AGS Board and Nominating Committee elections.

The AGS Board and Nominating Committee are comprised of geriatrics health professionals who are committed to improving the health, independence, and quality of life for all of us as we age. The following AGS Members were elected to the AGS Board of Directors by AGS members:

Mark Supiano, MD, AGSF, AGS President-Elect

Mark Supiano, MD, AGSF is the Chief of the Geriatrics Division at the University of Utah, where he also serves as the Executive Director of the university’s Center on Aging. An AGS member since 1985, Dr. Supiano has held many leadership roles within the Society, including: Program Chair of the 2006 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, Associate Editor of the JAGS Editorial Board (2000-2005), and as a Board Member of the ADGAP Board of Directors (2007-2017), ultimately serving as both its President and Board Chair. Dr. Supiano is now concluding his third year as AGS Treasurer.   

Judith L. Beizer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF, AGS Board Member (2nd term)

• At #AGS23, @AmerGeriatrics and #geriatrics experts cast a wide net for social & scientific innovations shaping better care for us all as we age. http://ow.ly/gLWj50Nt1lI

New York (March 27, 2023) – Researchers presenting at this year’s American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23) to be held May 4-6, 2023 in Long Beach, California, represent the best and brightest in geriatrics scholarship, with this year’s selection drawn from a pool of more than 1071 submissions. Highlights from this year’s prestigious AGS23 Plenary Paper Session (Thurs., May 4 9:30-10:15am) include:

When Should Electronic Medical Records Stop Reminders for Cancer Screening in Older Adults? – A National Physician Survey (presented by Nancy L. Schoenborn, MD, MHS)

• Dr. Debra Saliba (@DebraSalibaMD), Henderson State-of-the-Art Lecturer at @AmerGeriatrics’ #AGS23 annual meeting, will discuss giving voice to frail older adults http://ow.ly/7BKq50NInVv

New York, NY (April 13, 2022) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) celebrates Debra Saliba, MD, MPH, AGSF as recipient of the 2023 Edward Henderson Award for her lifelong focus on giving voice to frail older adults so that the care and services they receive better reflect their needs and goals. She will deliver the Society’s Henderson State-of-the-Art Lecture at the AGS 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23) in Long Beach, CA (May 4-6, pre-conference day May 3).

• Congratulations to Dr. Kathryn Denson of @MedicalCollege, @MCWmedger, on being awarded the 2023 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for her work advancing geriatrics education. She will receive the award at #AGS23 http://ow.ly/90ex50NKIK6

New York (April 17, 2023) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that Kathryn Denson, MD, will be honored with the Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for her many contributions to improving the knowledge, competence, and skills of all health professionals who care for older adults. Dr. Denson is recognized for her lasting innovation and exceptional teaching expertise and is celebrated for her many important contributions to the advancement of Geriatrics education.

• At #AGS23, Dr. Dae Kim (@DaeKimMD) to deliver Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Outstanding Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award Lecture on Unleashing Frailty from Laboratory to Real World http://ow.ly/7IQC50NN8fg

New York (April 19, 2022) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation (HiAF) today announced that the 2023 Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation will be awarded to Dae Kim, MD, MPH, ScD,  Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate Scientist at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife, and Attending Geriatrician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. 

The award will be presented at the AGS 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23), May 4-6 (pre-conference day May 3).  At the conference, Dr. Kim will deliver a lecture on Unleashing Frailty from Laboratory to Real World.

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics @HealthinAging announces Dr. Elizabeth Whitlock @LizWhitlockMD as the 2023 recipient of the Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties http://ow.ly/7gGC50NOgkt

New York, NY (April 20, 2023) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation today announced that Elizabeth L. Whitlock, MD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is the 2023 recipient of the Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties. 

The award will be presented at the 2023 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23) which is being held in Long Beach, CA from May 4-6 (preconference day is May 3).  The award recognizes Dr. Whitlock for her cross-cutting work in geriatrics, anesthesiology, and epidemiology.

• Today, the @AmerGeriatrics announced Shelley R. McDonald, DO, PhD, MCG of @DukeGeriatrics as the 2023 recipient of the AGS Clinician of the Year award. #AGS23 http://ow.ly/6s5350NQGPM

New York (April 25, 2022) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced Shelley R. McDonald, DO, PhD, MCG, as 2023 Clinician of the Year. Dr. McDonald, who is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine, will be honored at the 2023 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23) being held in Long Beach, CA, from May 4-6 (preconference day is May 3).

“Our 2023 Clinician of the year, Dr. Shelley McDonald, is a national champion for improved perioperative care of older adults undergoing surgery,” said AGS President G. Michael Harper, MD, AGSF. “She is the Geriatrics Medical Director of the Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) program at Duke. In that role, she exemplifies the team-based approach to care that is the hallmark of geriatrics practice, always putting the older person at the center of care with a focus on their goals and needs. An extraordinary geriatrician, she has collaborated with surgical champions to reach across disciplines and specialties to build POSH in a way that is inspiring others to implement POSH at their own institutions.”

• Dr. Alan Lazaroff to be honored with @AmerGeriatrics David H. Solomon Memorial Public Service Award at #AGS23 http://ow.ly/Mayu50NV52N

New York (April 26, 2023) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that it will be honoring Alan Lazaroff, MD, AGSF with its David H. Solomon Memorial Public Service Award, for his passionate advocacy to better align Medicare payment to meet the unique healthcare needs of older adults and to improve care coordination for patients with chronic conditions.  

“Dr. Lazaroff has been involved with the work of the American Geriatrics Society for over 25 years,” said AGS President G. Michael Harper, MD, AGSF.  “When the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) created a seat for geriatrics in 2012, he became the first occupant. In this role he effectively articulated the work of caring for older adults. His deep knowledge of the physician payment system has helped the AGS advocate to CMS for changes in how geriatrics health professionals are paid to prioritize reimbursement for services that improve care for older adults with multiple complex and chronic conditions. Like Dr. David Solomon, for whom this award is named, Dr. Lazaroff gives the AGS the gift of his time and expertise and I can think of no one more deserving of this award.”

• .@AmerGeriatrics Honors Expert & Emerging #Geriatrics Leaders at #AGS23 http://ow.ly/V3Pg50NY3za

New York (April 27, 2023) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. This year’s award recipients include 19 leaders representing the breadth of medical disciplines championing care for us all as we age. 

Clinical Student Research Award

• Matthew Ryan Cosmai 

Clinician of the Year Award

• Shelley R. McDonald, DO, PhD

David H. Solomon Memorial Public Service Award

• Alan Lazaroff, MD, AGSF

Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award

• .@AmerGeriatrics welcomes its newest class of fellows — a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. http://ow.ly/cHCI50O69xY

New York (May 1, 2023) — Today the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced the 16 AGS members who have been awarded AGS Fellowship.  This distinction recognizes AGS members for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age.  The new AGS fellows will be formally recognized at the 2023 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23; May 4-6). 

“We are delighted to be recognizing our AGS member colleagues for their collective dedication to the work of AGS,” noted G. Michael Harper, MD, AGSF, AGS Board Chair.  "Through their exceptional contributions to research, advocacy, teaching, and clinical care, they reflect the breath of geriatrics expertise and the passion that our members have for serving our community.”

Hailing from across the United States, this year’s fellows are:

• AGS @AmerGeriatrics welcomes Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN (@agilis) as the new President at the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS23)  http://ow.ly/4huC50OfQjR

New York (May 3, 2022) — Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the 2023 AGS Annual Scientific meeting which is taking place May 4-6, 2023 (pre-conference day is May 3). An AGS member since 1999 and a member of its Board since 2015, Dr. Fick is committed to working with AGS leaders and members to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people.

“I have always appreciated AGS’ focus, support and advancement of an interprofessional team approach that puts older adults and caregivers at the center, embraces the best evidence and innovation, and is dedicated to caring for our workforce.” said Dr. Fick. “I am humbled and honored to be stepping into the presidential role at an organization that celebrates the joy of caring for older adults, supports its members to overcome the challenges that we face, and that is advocating for a future vision where we all are supported by and able to contribute to communities where ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and other forms of bias and discrimination no longer impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for older adults and their caregivers.” 

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics released the 2023 update to the AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults (DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18372). http://ow.ly/P0Q850Og2Zf

New York (May 4, 2023) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released the 2023 update to the AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults (DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18372). The AGS Beers Criteria® serves as a comprehensive list of medications that older people should potentially avoid or consider using with caution because they often present unnecessary risks for this population. Given that, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, United States (NCHSUS), more than 88% of older people use at least one prescription and more than 66% use three or more in any given month, the AGS Beers Criteria® are an important clinical, educational, and quality assurance tool for clinicians across disciplines and the healthcare system as a whole.

• . @AmerGeriatrics supports the recently announced decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to require the collection of real-world information via a registry to study monoclonal antibodies. Read more: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/media-center/news/ags-supports-cms-decision-require-real-world-data-monoclonal-antibodies

New York (July 11, 2023)  — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) supports the recently announced decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to require the collection of real-world information via a registry to study monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This decision applies to monoclonal antibodies that receive traditional approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Currently, lecanemab (trade name Leqembi™) is the only monoclonal antibody with this approval.

• Today, the AGS (@amergeriatrics) announced the results of recent AGS Board and Nominating Committee elections. See here for details: https://ow.ly/AeUC50QUFOP

New York (March 15, 2024) – Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced the results of its recent AGS Board and Nominating Committee elections.

The AGS Board and Nominating Committee are comprised of geriatrics health professionals who are committed to improving health, independence and quality of life for all of us as we age. The following AGS Members were elected by AGS members:

Paul Mulhausen, MD, MHS, FACP AGSF, AGS President-Elect

• At #AGS24, @AmerGeriatrics and #geriatrics experts cast a wide net for social & scientific innovations shaping better care for us all as we age. https://ow.ly/eqei50R66WZ

New York (April 1, 2024) – Researchers presenting at this year’s American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS24) to be held May 9 – 11 (pre-conference days: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 7-8) represent the best and brightest in geriatrics scholarship, with this year’s presentations drawn from a pool of more than 750 submissions. The presenters at this year’s prestigious #AGS24 Plenary Paper Session (Thurs., May 9 - 11:15 am – 12 pm EST) reflect the breadth and depth of research that is focused on improving the health and well-being of all of us as we age:

• At #AGS24, Dr. C. Barrett Bowling (@barrett_bowling) to deliver Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Outstanding Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award Lecture on “Geriatricizing” Chronic Disease Research https://ow.ly/bvRg50R8mXe

New York (April 4, 2024) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation (HiAF) announced that the 2024 Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation will be awarded to C. Barrett Bowling, MD, MSPH, Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics at Duke University School of Medicine.

• Today, the @AmerGeriatrics announced Joyce Fogel, MD as the 2024 recipient of the AGS Clinician of the Year award. #AGS24 https://ow.ly/rX8550Rbbh5

New York (April 9, 2024) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced Joyce Fogel, MD, as 2024 Clinician of the Year. Dr.

• @AmerGeriatrics recognizes the Institute for Health Care Improvement @TheIHI for its work to advance age-friendly healthcare for all of us as we age with its 2024 David H. Solomon Memorial Public Service Award. https://ow.ly/t3kO50RcXjP

New York (4/11/2024) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that it will be honoring the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) with its David H.

• @amergeriatrics reaffirms ongoing commitment to just healthcare system by opposing policies that aim to eliminate diversity in medical education in statement released today. https://ow.ly/Tyot50ReATK

New York (April 11, 2024) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) remains committed to achieving a just healthcare system where the care a person receives is responsive to their individual needs and offered with cultural humility. 

• Members of the @AmCollSurgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification program team to present Henderson State-of-the-Art lecture during @AmerGeriatrics’ #AGS24 virtual annual meeting with a focus on how this program improves outcomes for older adults undergoing surgery.