Capitol Connection: Nursing homes seek help from the legislature to keep doors open

Cole Henke

May 1, 2024 at 11:57 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Nursing homes across the state continue to close amid staffing and funding shortages.

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They are going to the legislature to try and get a funding formula updated. Ron Nunziato with the Health Care Council of Illinois joined the show to talk about how a combination of factors is leading to these nursing homes to close.

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