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Court Strikes Down Minimum Staffing Mandate, 24/7 Nurse Requirement

By: Sarah Dobson

April 21, 2025

A federal judge knocked down the CMS rule that mandated minimum staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities.

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How a Robot is Advancing Memory Care for Older Adults

April 21, 2025

By: Ashley Washington

Through a continuing partnership with the CTA Foundation, we launched a pilot program with our member organization Lyngblomsten to explore how AI-powered robots can engage older adults with memory loss.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Major Changes: What It Means for Our Network

April 1, 2025

By: Sarah Dobson

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a major restructuring, reducing its workforce by 10,000 employees, consolidating divisions and eliminating $12 billion in grants. Lutheran Services in America is closely monitoring the impact and will provide updates as more details emerge.

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Housing Update: HUD and LIHTC

March 12, 2025

By: Sue Polis

The Trump Administration is expected to terminate at least half of all HUD employees while Congress seeks to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

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What’s Next on Medicaid Fight

March 12, 2025

By: Sue Polis

With the budget reconciliation process currently moving forward in Congress, the risk of cuts to Medicaid looms large.

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