Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump To Rescind Staffing Mandate - KFF Health News
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A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.

Summary

The nursing home industry is pressuring Trump to rescind a Biden-era staffing mandate requiring minimum nurse levels, set to begin in 2026.

Industry groups argue the rule is costly and unrealistic due to workforce shortages, while advocates insist it is critical for improving care after 172,000 nursing home deaths during COVID-19.

Critics fear rescinding the rule would weaken accountability for poor care.

Trump’s history of deregulation suggests the mandate could be reversed, despite concerns over inadequate staffing and misuse of funds in for-profit facilities.

  • Semi-Hemi-Lemmygod@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    22 days ago

    it also needs to come with an increase in the reimbursement rate in order to make it possible.

    Total agreement here. Good thing Elon is going to DOGE up the government, right?