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Increased Transparency and Quality of Care in Nursing Homes

This act aims to improve the quality of care in nursing homes by increasing transparency regarding their ownership and finances. It introduces new disclosure rules, helping citizens evaluate facilities and ensure better care for their loved ones. Non-compliant facilities may face payment suspensions.
Key points
Nursing homes must disclose more information about their owners and finances, increasing transparency.
A minimum standard of 4.1 direct care hours per resident per day is introduced to improve service quality.
Medicare and Medicaid payments can be suspended for facilities that fail to meet quality standards or disclose required information.
New teams are established to monitor care quality and detect potential financial misuse in nursing homes.
The act provides funding for projects aimed at improving care culture and technology use in nursing homes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8624
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LINHQ Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8624.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nursing homes must disclose more information about their owners and finances, increasing transparency.
  • A minimum standard of 4.1 direct care hours per resident per day is introduced to improve service quality.
  • Medicare and Medicaid payments can be suspended for facilities that fail to meet quality standards or disclose required information.
  • New teams are established to monitor care quality and detect potential financial misuse in nursing homes.
  • The act provides funding for projects aimed at improving care culture and technology use in nursing homes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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