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The real “pain point” for providers should be inadequate systems, not quality oversight...

The experts quoted [in New SNF audits ‘tip of the iceberg’ for measure validation, payment consequences]  worry this validation program is the “tip of the iceberg” for expanded oversight. Good. Healthcare facilities receiving public funding should expect comprehensive quality validation. The expansion to claims-based measures and managed care patients represents appropriate stewardship of public resources. . .

Quality assurance shouldn’t be painful when you’re actually delivering quality care with proper documentation.

James A. Lomastro, PhD, SNF validation program — a necessary quality assurance measure (McKnights Long-Term Care News, August 8, 2025)

“He didn’t want the state getting involved in stuff and he resented that. He would push back and push back.”

Maggie Dionne, the director of housing and supportive services at the Executive Office of Elder Affairs from 2000 to 2007, commenting about Dennis Etzkorn, owner of Gabriel Assisted Living Residence, Years of complaints against Gabriel House owner offer glimpses of an embattled businessman (*Boston Globe, August 7, 2025)

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