Skilled Nursing News September 16, 2024
Amy Stulick

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Friday filed a 75,000-page administrative record for its defense of the nursing home staffing mandate.

It’s the first movement from CMS since the American Health Care Association (AHCA) filed a lawsuit challenging the mandate in May. The 75,000 pages were shared via a file-sharing device between parties and was not made available electronically due to its size.

“CMS is committed to promoting safety and quality of care in the nation’s nursing homes. The agency does not comment on matters subject to litigation,” a CMS spokesperson told Skilled Nursing News, when asked for the 75,000-page file and statement on the defense filing.

Meanwhile, the state of Texas sought and was approved for...

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