Federal data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows a mounting number of nursing homes have reported staff shortages in every category the agency is tracking. Meanwhile, cases of coronavirus have surged in late June to record levels in the state. It’s a problem that predated coronavirus, but the pandemic has made it worse, said Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Texas Health Care Association, which represents and supports long-term care providers.

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From the Texas Trial Lawyers Association news release.