Harris Announces Beefed-Up, 3.48 HPRD Final SNF Staffing Rule

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday morning (April 22) announced CMS’ nursing home final staffing minimums and a sweeping long-term care worker rule stemming from the Biden administration’s April 2023 executive order on the direct care workforce. Only about 19% nursing facilities currently meet the minimum staffing standards laid out in today's final rule, according to a Monday report from KFF. The staffing rule was met with mixed reviews from stakeholders: beneficiary advocates and union leaders said the rule is...