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However, most people are unaware that the nursinghome industry lost almost 235,000 workers—15 percent of its total workforce—during that time. Historically, nursinghomes have been challenging to work in, with intense job demands and a lack of respect for their profession. during 2017-2018.
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The American Health Care Association, which lobbies on behalf of nursinghomes, did not comment on the list of 10 drugs or Medicare’s negotiating power. The Federation of American Hospitals offered no statement.
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