Families across America who trust the ER to be there when they need it will not be the same as they once were. The unspoken promise of our healthcare system is the ER. The ER will always be there, no matter the incident. This promise is about to become harder to keep. Trump’s signature legislation will reduce
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Fox5SanDiego reported that two Phoenix attorneys are advocating and speaking out on behalf of the elderly nursing home residents who are at risk of caregiver neglect and negligence. One of the attorneys, Martin Solomon, said, “This guide empowers people with practical steps to evaluate care homes before placing a loved one in their care and
Fortune had an article about immigration and labor shortages in nursing homes. Nursing homes across the United States are facing an escalating staffing crisis, largely driven by recent changes in immigration policy. Immigrant workers make up a substantial portion, up to 30%, of the long-term care workforce, filling essential roles such as nursing assistants, aides, maintenance
A recent NPR report highlights a growing crisis in nursing home oversight across many states. In Kansas, for example, more than half of the positions for nursing home inspectors remain unfilled, leaving serious complaints to languish for months without investigation. One tragic case involved a 94-year-old resident who was left on the floor for 90
Medicaid is the single most extensive health insurance program in the U.S. This public program covers 71 million low-income, disabled, and elderly U.S residents, pays for half of all U.S births, and provides care for 6 in 10 nursing home residents. According to the American Hospital Association, Medicaid is one of the most cost-efficient health