Ohio Governor Mike DeWine secures federal approval to expand private nursing home rooms, backed by a new Medicaid reimbursement structure.

Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine secures federal approval to expand private nursing home rooms, backed by a new reimbursement structure from the Ohio Department of Medicaid. This plan incentivizes nursing homes to provide more private rooms, enhancing residents' quality of life, health outcomes, and autonomy. 82% of long-term care residents prefer private rooms, and studies show they reduce infection risk and improve sleep patterns and behavior in dementia patients.