Iowa SF531 modifies the financial and statistical report requirements for nursing facilities, excluding certain costs.

Iowa SF531 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to revise rules regarding the financial and statistical report submitted by nursing facilities. The bill specifies that certain expenses, such as association dues, lobbying fees, retainers, and employee benefits, cannot be included in the report. However, it allows for the inclusion of legal fees directly related to patient care and certain professional fees under specific conditions. The bill also sets limits on reasonable attorney compensation for legal expenses in administrative or judicial proceedings.

Iowa SF531 modifies the financial and statistical report requirements for nursing facilities, excluding certain costs.

Iowa SF531 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to revise rules regarding the financial and statistical report submitted by nursing facilities. The bill specifies that certain expenses, such as association dues, lobbying fees, retainers, and employee benefits, cannot be included in the report. However, it allows for the inclusion of legal fees directly related to patient care and certain professional fees under specific conditions. The bill also sets limits on reasonable attorney compensation for legal expenses in administrative or judicial proceedings.