Skilled Nursing News October 11, 2022
Amy Stulick

While the spotlight on skilled nursing continues to shine bright, an election year has advocacy groups certain that legislative efforts will be pared down to just a couple key pieces Congress aims to tackle this fall.

Policy dedicated to boosting a floundering workforce, expanding telehealth beyond public health emergency (PHE) waivers, and streamlining authorization processes for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have the best chance to get congressional attention toward the end of this year, according to trade association leaders.

“As we get into the end of the year, it looks like there’s not going to be a lot happening from the perspective of legislation, except for, potentially, a package,” said Clif Porter, senior vice president of government relations at the...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Post-Acute Care, Provider
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