Becker's Healthcare September 19, 2023
The national nursing shortage is prompting some states to tap family members to provide home-based care for children with complex health needs.
CMS has permitted states to offer home health services for children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid since October 2022. The goal is to increase access to care and support for families of children with serious health concerns such as cerebral palsy or cystic fibrosis.
However, the national nurse shortage is hindering states’ ability to provide home-based skilled nursing care. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 193,100 openings for registered nurses and more than 209,000 openings for nursing assistants in the U.S.
Now, a handful of...
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