June 8, 2022
Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation providing $700 million in new annual funding for nursing homes to improve staffing levels and quality of care. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)
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New law provides $700 million for nursing home staffing
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will pump an additional $700 million annually into Medicaid-funded nursing homes, provided they use that money to increase staff and wages in their facilities.