We are at a point in the US where the extra measures taken at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are relaxing and life is going back to a level of normalcy. Because of this, a number of policies, emergency orders, and waivers are now being reversed and canceled. Though the effects of these COVID […]
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Nursing homes and their care standards are finally getting the much needed attention they’ve needed for years now. Staff numbers and regulations are a key part of the recent reforms proposed by the Biden Administration, and The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care is pushing to make sure that this issue is addressed regardless
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As part of the list of nursing home reforms the Biden administration announced in February 2022, there was a focus on veering away from the 5-star quality measure that uses self-reported nursing home data. Instead, the administration is encouraging more accurate and verifiable information to be available for those choosing a nursing home. The 5-Star
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We all know that nursing homes and the care they provide have been under the microscope the last few years, but you know it’s getting more serious when the White House releases official proposed legislation to reform nursing homes and target private equity ownerships. These new proposed reforms include the following items: Nursing homes will
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