New Board Member Joins the Stage with the 'Stars'

“You watch these people on the stage at the Annual Conferences and you see their pictures and bylines in various publications, and they become rock stars in a way,” Wayne S. Saltsman, MD, PhD, CMD, a new House of Delegates Representative on the AMDA—The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine Board of Directors. However, he notes, these ‘stars’ are much more accessible and approachable. “I would go up to these people and introduce myself, and they were always so gracious and welcoming.” He recalled once sending Caring for the Ages Editor-in-Chief Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, a question. “He responded with a long, detailed e-mail. He was incredibly helpful.” Read more.