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Biden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don't Meet Them.

Source
KFF Health News
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Date
Apr 22, 2024
Summary
Offers review of a new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding staffing minimums in nursing homes. The new standard is expected to require most nursing homes to increase staff. Discusses the rural-specific timeline for meeting the standard in addition to the impact on wages, workforce shortages, and Medicaid reimbursement.
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Health aides and assistants · Health workforce supply and demand · Legislation and regulations · Medicaid · Nurses · Reimbursement and payment models