Policy Issues

The Consumer Voice envisions a world in which all consumers of long-term care, services and supports are treated with respect and dignity and have a wide range of affordable, quality options across all settings. These options will make it possible for individuals to receive care and services in the location and manner of their choice and to attain a high quality of life.

Consumer Voice's public policy priorities stem directly from our mission. We take action on these issues through our advocacy activities, which include educating and influencing policy makers, educating and empowering consumers and their families to advocate for themselves, and supporting the work of long-term care ombudsmen, citizen advocacy groups and independent advocates. 

Click the links below for information on some of our current policy priorities. For information on additional policy topics please visit: Other Long-Term Care Issues and Resources.

Policy Issues

Emergency Preparedness

Protecting Medicaid, Americans' Only Long-Term Care Safety Net

Preserving Access to Civil Justice for Long-Term Care

Nursing Home Closures

Round-the-Clock RN Coverage: A Step towards Better Nursing Home Care

Federal Nursing Home Regulations

HCBS Settings Final Rule

Strengthening the Older Americans Act's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Provisions

Forced Arbitration Agreements in Long-Term Care Facility Admission Contracts

The Misuse of Antipsychotics Among Nursing Home Residents

Our organization also participates in several coalitions dedicated to advancing long-term care and aging policy at the national level, which include:

• The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations
• The Eldercare Workforce Alliance
• Caring Across Generations
• Friday Morning Collaborative