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Statewide: The debate over nursing home staffing

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published January 18, 2024 at 4:43 PM CST

New federal rules proposed would increase staffing at nursing homes. Advocates and employees have pushed for the change. But nursing home owners say it could put more financial stress on struggling facilities. We have a report.

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