Why new federal staffing requirements for nursing homes could be difficult to meet

The Biden administration has proposed new staffing standards to improve care for the 1.3 million Americans living in nursing homes. And while it's the biggest change to regulations in three decades, many patient advocates say it still falls short of what's needed. Stephanie Sy discussed the plan with David Grabowski, a healthcare policy expert and professor at Harvard Medical School.

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