Massachusetts S1539 aims to prevent conflicts of interest by barring certain owners from using temporary nursing agencies at their owned skilled.
Massachusetts S1539 mandates the Department of Public Health to amend state regulations to prevent conflicts of interest involving temporary nursing agencies. Specifically, it prohibits individuals or entities owning 5% or more of a temporary nursing agency from also owning a skilled nursing facility. This amendment requires additional reporting from such owners and mandates consultation with the Massachusetts Senior Care Association, Inc. and 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
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