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1950-1959

Thu, 03/23/2006 - 10:20am — Karen Stevenson
Summary: Government has become the primary payor for nursing home care, Financing is made available for nursing home construction, There is a "boom" in for-profit nursing home construction, The quality of nursing home care becomes a national concern.
  • Home Care Drops in Popularity
  • Governments Pay Providers Directly for Services
  • States Create Nursing Home Licensing
  • Government Inventories Nursing Homes
  • Government-Owned Nursing Homes Evolve
  • Nursing Homes Treated as Healthcare Facilities
  • Social Security is Expanded
  • Government Becomes Primary Payor for Nursing Home Care
  • Boom in For-Profit Nursing Home Construction
  • New Construction Financing Available for Elderly Housing
  • Quality of Nursing Home Care National Concer
‹ Government Role in Paying for Chronic Care is ReconsideredupHome Care Drops in Popularity ›
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