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Policy and Advocacy Update Call from Consumer Voice
Join Consumer Voice Wednesday, February 12 at 2:00pm ET for a discussion of policy issues, including areas of focus for 2025, and what to expect from a new Administration and new Congress. We'll provide updates on what's happening with the minimum staffing rule, the Older Americans Act and other federal legislation and administrative actions; discuss advocacy opportunities in the coming year; and what's most likely to be at risk.
Speakers:
- Lori Smetanka, Executive Director, Consumer Voice
- Sam Brooks, Director of Public Policy, Consumer Voice
- Bob Blancato, Matz & Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition
- Gelila Selassie, Justice in Aging
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Webinar on the History of the Federal Nursing Home Reform Law
Join the Center for Medicare Advocacy on Wednesday, February 19th at 2:00pm ET for a webinar, "The Federal Nursing Home Reform Law: A History." This webinar tells the remarkable history of the Reform Law and considers how to address current challenges in realizing its full promise and potential for every resident. The presentation will conclude with discussion and Q&A. Presented by Center for Medicare Advocacy Senior Attorney Toby S. Edelman; National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare's Senior Health Policy Expert, Anne Montgomery; and Lori Smetanka, Executive Director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
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Website Highlight: Residents' Rights
 Residents’ Rights are guaranteed by the federal 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law. The law requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident” and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination. Visit our Residents' Rights webpage to learn more about these specific rights, get video resources on the topic, and find residents' rights in multiple languages.
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