Lawmakers and advocates question spending boost for nursing homes

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A change to how Louisiana’s health department pays nursing homes is expected to cost the state an extra $5 million-plus per year.

State officials say the boost is meant to benefit nursing home residents by encouraging facilities to establish private rooms, though some advocates and lawmakers say there are better uses for the extra dollars.

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