In 2023, the Biden administration proposed a federal rule to improve staffing levels in nursing homes, mandating 3.48 hours of care per resident daily and requiring 24/7 registered nurse presence. Despite initial support, industry lawsuits and political changes led to the repeal of these standards before they took effect. Additionally, the Labor Department rolled back protections for home care workers and initiated a controversial AI-driven prior authorization pilot program in traditional Medicare. Advocates fear these changes will negatively impact patient care and worker rights.
1. Biden administration's new nursing home staffing rule proposed 3.48 hours of care per day.2. Requirement for continuous registered nurse presence.3. Regulatory changes faced lawsuits leading to repeal of standards.4. Home care worker protections rolled back by Labor Department.5. Medicare's new AI program prioritizes cost over care quality.6. Advocates fear impacts on patient care due to decreased regulations.7. Changes affect funding and staffing in long-term care.
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