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July 31, 2026.
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 […]
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July 27, 2026 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memorandum rescinding its guidance on nursing home residents’ voting rights. While the new memorandum does not change federal law or residents’ fundamental right to vote, it withdraws important […]
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July 23, 2026 – On July 16, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will implement a new “risk-based” survey approach for nursing home inspections beginning September 8, 2026. Under the new policy, approximately 12 percent of U.S. […]
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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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July 15, 2026.
Five Years After COVID Pandemic Ravages Nursing Homes, State Issues Plan to Reduce Nurse Aide Training by 25%
Contact: Richard Mollot, richard@ltccc.org or 212-385-0356
NEW YORK, NY, July 14, 2026 — The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) today called on the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to withdraw its plan […]
July 10, 2026 – Following the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for thousands of legal immigrants, the long-term care workforce is facing a devastating blow. In New York alone, a vital contingent of dedicated Haitian healthcare workers […]
