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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services repealed a rule requiring nurses to be present 24/7 in long-term care facilities.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The Department of Health and Human Services repealed a staffing rule that would have required registered nurses to be present around the clock in long-term care facilities. The rule, announced under the Biden administration, had not yet gone into effect and faced multiple legal challenges before being repealed.
Date: 01/06/2026
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Last Updated on January 6, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check