Skilled Nursing News April 29, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has yet to address a recommendation made by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to identify additional enforcement actions for VA nursing homes, and to ensure such facilities comply with quality standards.
The recommendation was made as part of a November 2022 report to help the VA oversee these homes, but this year, VA officials said they are no longer pursuing additional enforcement actions and corresponding legislative authority. A follow-up report on VA nursing home care published on Tuesday serves as a reminder that opportunities remain to enhance oversight of state veterans homes.
The change in rhetoric tracks with the current administration’s preference for deregulation and efficiency among federal agencies. Prior to 2025, VA...
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