This is an important article in the New York Times. It is referencing a recent GAO Report on Medicare/Medicaid regulation and compliance in skilled nursing facilities. Buildings that are continuously in egregious non-compliance are still giving the rest of us that "60 Minutes Image" that the average consumer now views the nursing home setting.
Considering conversations I've recently had, there are certainly different camps on this issue. One thing is for certain though: homes that are in multiple I-J situations need closer state and federal oversight in order to regain any consumer confidence and industry standard improvements.
Click here for the complete NYT Article.
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