CMS has actively worked to enhance ownership transparency in the nursing home industry through a series of data releases. This brief utilizes data from these new CMS initiatives to explore ownership and market structures of nursing homes, providing insights into the complexity and dynamics of nursing home ownership.
This research was compiled and summarized by the HHS/ASPE Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP). Additional research in this area is available at the ASPE Aging & Disability page.
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