The Biden administration's proposed overhaul of nursing home care would require mandating adequate staffing levels for all homes without bankrupting those that can’t afford far higher labor costs.
Mar 8, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem.
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Legislators grilled an outside expert and the Oregon Health Authority about a proposal to charge counties that don’t accept Oregon State Hospital patients.
In a recent survey, Kaiser Family Foundation found that many employers have ramped up mental health and other benefits to provide support for their workers during uncertain times.
The short-term spending is an initial step toward stemming losses in the behavioral health field. But advocates say the system needs long-term investments.