In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the […]
December 16, 2025 – CMS has once again delayed implementation of the nursing home ownership disclosure requirements enacted by Congress in Section 6101 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically, it has indefinitely suspended the off-cycle Medicare revalidation process that it established as the primary vehicle for collecting newly required […]
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The Senior Care Policy Briefing covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research.
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December 15, 2025.
This program provides an updated look at regional nursing home performance, with a focus on staffing levels, quality ratings, pressure ulcer rates, and antipsychotic drugging trends. In addition to the data briefing, the program offers practical guidance on addressing care concerns, including residents’ rights, strategies for escalating unresolved issues, and options for seeking help both […]
December 3, 2025 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition is deeply disheartened by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ decision to repeal the federal minimum staffing standards for nursing homes. This action removes a long-overdue national floor for staffing – standards that, while modest, provided a basic safeguard […]
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The Senior Care Policy Briefing covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research.
Read the full Senior Care Policy Briefing below or download here.
December 1, 2025.
Widespread fraud and chronic accountability failures continue to plague the U.S. nursing […]
