Section 901 - Reimbursement objectivesReimbursement rates for nursing homes shall reflect the following objectives:
(1) maintain an equitable and fair balance between cost containment and quality care in nursing homes;(2) encourage nursing homes to admit persons without regard to their source of payment;(3) provide an incentive to nursing homes to admit and provide care to persons in need of comparatively greater care;(4) be manageable administratively for both the State and nursing homes; and(5) prevent unnecessary cost increases.Added 1989, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. 7/1/1991; amended 1995, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.