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Committee hears bills on assisted‑living rate‑increase hearings and extending virtual monitoring protections
Summary
Witnesses backed a proposal for public hearings and notice before certain assisted‑living rate increases and urged extending virtual‑visitation and monitoring protections to residential care homes, while industry groups asked for reimbursement and language changes recognizing differences between residential care homes and nursing homes.
Advocates and the Long‑Term Care Ombudsman's office urged the Aging Committee to approve measures that increase consumer protections in assisted living and residential care homes.
Marie Painter, ombudsman, and other witnesses said facilities sometimes obstruct cameras or otherwise prevent residents from using technology that permits virtual visitation and monitoring, and they recommended civil…
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