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Senators Demand Investigation into Assisted Living Oversight

4/2/2025

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Three senators are pushing for a Government Accountability Office investigation into the federal oversight of assisted living facilities, driven by alarming findings from a 2018 report. They aim to scrutinize how state Medicaid programs monitor care and assess the need for stronger federal regulations. Meanwhile, industry advocates urge patience, emphasizing that current regulations and upcoming changes under the Medicaid Access Rule should be allowed to unfold.

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Three senators are pushing for a Government Accountability Office investigation into the federal oversight of assisted living facilities, driven by alarming findings from a 2018 report. They aim to scrutinize how state Medicaid programs monitor care and assess the need for stronger federal regulations. Meanwhile, industry advocates urge patience, emphasizing that current regulations and upcoming changes under the Medicaid Access Rule should be allowed to unfold.