Skilled Nursing News August 7, 2024
As the newly announced Democratic vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz brings a record of supporting nursing homes from his tenure as Minnesota’s governor.
As governor since 2019, Walz demonstrated a strong commitment to the sector by securing $173 million in funding to nursing homes and long-term care facilities in August 2023. This financial support was directed towards enhancing nursing care and staffing for the facilities across Minnesota.
Walz worked collaboratively with legislators from both parties to direct aid to Minnesota’s struggling nursing homes.
“This session, we worked across the aisle to prioritize the needs of middle-class families and seniors,” Walz had said in a statement at the time. “We’re providing direct support to nursing homes across the state to ensure...
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