For Federally Funded Nursing Homes, New Rules May Heighten Claims Risk.

New rules announced by the Biden administration in April aim to improve the quality of care in federally funded nursing homes. However, these rules may increase the risk of additional insurance claims. The rules require nursing homes to provide a certain amount of nursing care per resident day and have resident nurses on site 24/7. The report also highlights potential exposures for nursing homes, including hiring unqualified personnel and issues with medication administration and neglect. The article provides information on the lines of coverage for nursing homes and their associated risks. [Extracted from the article]

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