Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden-Era Rule That Required Nursing Homes to Increase Staffing

Officials failed to consider a facility’s needs when imposing the new minimum staffing standards, the judge said.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden-Era Rule That Required Nursing Homes to Increase Staffing
A nurse attends to a resident, in a file image. Shutterstock
Zachary Stieber
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A nursing home staffing rule promulgated by health officials and promoted by the White House during President Joe Biden’s term has been struck down.

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in an April 7 decision that the rule illegally replaced staffing requirements outlined by Congress.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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