Iowa nursing homes face turnover, wage inflation amid Medicaid strain
Officials warn high turnover and nurse shortages amid low Medicaid reimbursement push facilities to rely on costly contract staff. A memo from IHCA urges a $60 million Medicaid rate boost, while lawmakers push proposals to expand inspectors and fund alternatives to institutional care to ease the growing financial pressure.
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Iowa Legislature Preview Highlights Health Care and Elder Care Costs
In a preview ahead of the 2024 Iowa Legislature, The Gazette notes funding for a pilot program aiding non Medicaid seniors to stay home after hospital stays, with lawmakers eyeing statewide expansion. It cites $850000 approved, potential $5 million annual cost, and calls for tighter nursing home oversight, staffing rules, and budget focus on home and community based services.
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