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Improving Nursing Home Care Quality and Transparency

This act aims to enhance the quality of care in nursing homes covered by both Medicare and Medicaid. It introduces new facility rating systems to provide citizens with better access to information about service quality. This will help in choosing appropriate care facilities and increase resident safety.
Key points
Establishment of an Advisory Council to study and recommend the best ways to rate nursing homes, incorporating feedback from residents and families.
Implementation of a ranking system for nursing homes, distinguishing high-quality facilities and identifying those needing improvement.
Enhancement of the public Nursing Home Compare website to clearly display facility ratings, making it easier for citizens to choose.
Strengthening oversight of low-rated facilities through more frequent inspections and support programs aimed at improving care standards.
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Additional Information
Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021
Print number: S 782
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-03-16