Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care. KFF Health News walked through the decision from the judge and what it could mean for nursing home staffing.

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<h1>Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing</h1>
<div>	<span class="byline">Tarena Lofton</span>
		<time class="posted-on" datetime="2025-04-08T16:11:33-04:00">
			April 8, 2025		</time>
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