Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025
Summary
The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025 aims to improve the quality of continuous skilled nursing services provided through Medicaid. It mandates the development of national quality standards for these services. The bill redefines 'private duty nursing services' as 'continuous skilled nursing services' within the Social Security Act.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to revised definitions and updated quality standards for continuous skilled nursing services under Medicaid. States will need to adhere to these new national standards. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with creating a working group and updating relevant regulations.
Potential Benefits
- Improved quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries receiving continuous skilled nursing services.
- Establishment of national standards ensures consistency across states.
- Increased transparency and accountability in the provision of these services.
- Inclusion of continuous skilled nursing care in home and community-based waiver services.
- Regular review and updates of quality measures to maintain high standards.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increased costs for states to implement and comply with the new standards.
- Possible administrative burden for providers to meet the new requirements.
- Delay in access to services during the transition period as standards are being developed and implemented.
- The act does not address workforce shortages in the nursing field, which could hinder its effectiveness.
- There may be resistance from some states or providers to adopting national standards.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the General Welfare Clause (Article I, Section 8) of the Constitution, as it aims to improve healthcare services for vulnerable populations. It also respects the Tenth Amendment by allowing states to administer Medicaid programs while setting national standards for quality of care. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).