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| العنوان: |
(Opinion) New staffing rule underscores Biden Administration's neglect of nursing home needs. |
| المؤلفون: |
WILLIAMS, BRENDAN W. |
| المصدر: |
New Hampshire Business Review; 5/10/2024, p1-1, 1p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
NURSING care facilities, PRESIDENTIAL administrations, MEDICAL personnel, NURSING laws, AMERICAN Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (U.S.), MEDICAID |
| مستخلص: |
The article discusses the Biden Administration's neglect of nursing home needs and its focus on other healthcare investments. The administration has used data to criticize nursing homes, particularly those owned by private equity firms, despite the fact that only a small percentage of nursing homes fall into this category. The administration has also used COVID-19 mortality rates in nursing homes against them, even though studies show similar rates among older individuals in Medicaid home and community-based care. The article highlights a proposed unfunded staffing mandate for nursing homes that has drawn bipartisan concern and questions about feasibility. The final rule, which is more burdensome than the original proposal, requires nursing homes to have 24/7 registered nurse staffing, which may be difficult given the shortage of nurses. The rule also requires the hiring of more licensed nursing assistants, despite the shortage of these workers as well. The article argues that the rule will lead to increased costs and limited access to care. The author suggests that there is a lack of licensed workers to meet the new federal expectations and that the administration's focus on this issue neglects the financial struggles of nursing homes due to Medicaid underfunding. The article concludes by expressing hope that Congress or the courts will block the rule. [Extracted from the article] |
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