How the Federal Government is spending $492M on nursing homes | Matt Salmon posted on the topic

10mo

I'm from the Government and I'm here to Help I am starting to post these issues on LinkedIn rather than in trade publications because I can be more candid and I think the general public needs to know how our government pays for healthcare. Specifically long-term care in this case. This article in Skilled Nursing News article states the Federal Government is going to spend $492 million for Nursing Home oversight, because when a consumer puts their loved one in a nursing home there should be someone there to care for them. Here's the simple math: Medicaid, which pays for most nursing home stays, pays me about $290.00/day ($12.08/hr) for each Medicaid resident I care for. I am paying my nursing assistants an all in rate of about $21.00/hr. Medicaid fails to pay providers enough to actually cover the cost of care. Our government is shocked there are failures in the system and their response is more oversight and enforcement. They are ignoring the critical piece of the problem, nursing homes can no longer afford to provide the care because the reimbursement doesn't cover the basic costs. They need investment. No amount of mandatory staffing levels or additional oversight will change that. We need the help for sure, but don't be fooled into thinking that $494 million is going to do it. https://lnkd.in/etx59CFe #skilledNursingNews #longtermcare #nursinghomecare

As Congress Unveils Spending Bill, HHS’ Becerra Defends $130.7B 2025 Budget, Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

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Richard Conroy

Physician Assistant, Baystate Medical Center Inpatient Geriatrics consult service

10mo

This issue implicates the entire healthcare delivery system regarding quality patient care. It increases ED volume and hospital throughput by delaying discharge as post acute care and long term care beds shrink. Not to mention the effect of a prolonged hospitalization on our elders. This is only the basics of the strain on the health care system that effects everyone that requires care.

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Doug Curving

Sales Service Representative at Valspar Paint div of Sherwin-Williams

10mo

Yes, it's not enough..... but government/Washington has a spending problem. Both sides of the aisle can't get this right.... 'kick the can down the road', print more money, sell more T-Bills...etc. You and I can't operate like that?? Meanwhile yours and my costs of living/operating continue to rise. Like you reference 'more regulation' NOT the answer. Those "nine words" you began with, attributed to our 40th President.... are 'the scariest words' in the English language 😑

Mark Paggioli

Vice President of Sales & Marketing at The Arthur G. Russell Co., Inc.

10mo

Here is the lead that is buried and needs more attention from a variety of people and leaders - "They are ignoring the critical piece of the problem, nursing homes can no longer afford to provide the care because the reimbursement doesn't cover the basic costs."