Lexology May 10, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its Final Rule today to implement a minimum staffing “floor” for nursing homes in the United States, as first announced on April 22. The Final Rule, which as proposed garnered significant attention and opposition, with over 46,000 public comments submitted, reflects the Biden administration’s efforts to implement staffing mandates to ensure quality of care for long-term care (LTC) nursing home residents.
The regulatory changes are highly controversial and face headwinds in US Congress, where both the House and Senate are considering bills to change these staffing mandates. There is also the potential for significant litigation over the new provisions. The timeline for compliance with these staffing requirements has a long runway,...
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