Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) reintroduced legislation to promote programs that combat loneliness in older adults. The Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act was reintroduced. This proposal adds loneliness to the definition of disease prevention and health promotion services under the Older Americans Act. This
Before the end of the 2024 year, the U.S. District Court of D.C. made a decision addressing an inadequacy in nursing homes that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the Plaintiffs of the case, the District of Columbia has been withholding information from nursing facilities about residents’ rights. Those currently residing in facilities
The recent fraud allegations against PACS Group, Inc. offer a disturbing glimpse into the broader systemic financial exploitation that plagues the nursing home industry. A forensic report released by Hindenburg Research accuses PACS Group of manipulating COVID-era waivers to improperly access SNF Medicare benefits. That is horrible. These waivers, intended to streamline care for patients
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