Staffing minimums to cost long term care industry $10B annually

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August 2, 2022

In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report earlier this week from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) on the negative impact of increasing staffing minimums at the federal level. The report shows that increasing staffing minimums will require billions of dollars each year to hire tens of thousands of additional caregivers. CLA estimated the impact of implementing a staffing minimum of 4.1 hours per resident day (HPRD) and found:

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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Students of the Year Selected

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LaSalle Regains Title of Lowest Jobless Rate North of I10

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Electronic Meters Approved in Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Customers of the Town of Jena’s water and gas service will soon have new meters installed at their residences and businesses as part of a $1-million m...