The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
A)is aimed at assisted living facilities.
B)pays for dietitian consults for those older than 65 years of age.
C)is reform legislation aimed at improving skilled nursing care.
D)is reform legislation aimed at congregate meal sites.

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In 1987, Congress passed OBRA to improve quality of care in skilled nursing facilities by strengthening standards.It does not apply to assisted living facilities or congregate meal sites.Although the legislation requires that nutritional assessments be done periodically, it does not directly pay for dietitian services.