The fifth and final meeting of the legislatively mandated Nursing Facility Task Force was held Friday, January 31st, and focused on reviewing the Policy Points of Agreement for inclusion in the Final Task Force Report.
Chaired by EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders, the Task Force is charged with making recommendations to ensure the sustainability of the nursing facility sector, including (1) improvements to the MassHealth reimbursement system for skilled nursing facilities to promote financial stability and (2) industry-wide workforce initiatives to ensure a sustainable workforce.
The Task Force is expected to submit its report to the legislature later this week, including any proposed legislation necessary to carry out its recommendations.