Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care
Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
The Nursing Home Reform Act: The Foundation for Better Care
42 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2025 at 7:31 pm.
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Nearly 40 years ago, after repeated reports, articles, and studies highlighting dismal conditions in nursing homes, Congress passed the comprehensive Nursing Home Reform Act, raising the standard of care and expectations for residents of nursing homes across the country. While we are still advocating for the promise of the law to be experienced by all residents, the importance of implementing the provisions is as necessary today as they were when the law was passed. Listen to our discussion about the passage of the Nursing Home Reform Act, its critical provisions, and what additional advocacy is needed to realize its full promise for all residents.
Guest: Toby Edelman, Senior Policy Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy