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Increased Transparency in Nursing Homes: Medical Director Information Publicly Available.

New rules require nursing facilities to report information about their medical directors. This data, including their identity, will be publicly available on the Nursing Home Compare website, allowing citizens to better evaluate care facilities.
Key points
Nursing homes will be required to report data on their medical directors.
Information about medical directors will be publicly available online, increasing transparency.
The changes aim to help citizens assess the quality of care in facilities.
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Print number: 117_HR_8832
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8832.

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 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nursing homes will be required to report data on their medical directors.
  • Information about medical directors will be publicly available online, increasing transparency.
  • The changes aim to help citizens assess the quality of care in facilities.
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. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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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Health