Although nursing homes appreciate the recent release of $4.9 billion in financial assistance, the bullseye on them continues growing. Troubles that preceded the COVID-19 crisis have gotten worse for facilities caring for high risk seniors. They face scrutiny over death rates from COVID-19, as well as how they will use relief money.… Continue Reading
The Civil Division’s priorities for pursuing recoveries under the False Claims Act during 2020 were discussed by Assistant Attorney General Joseph “Jody” Hunt. See a summary and analysis here by David Maria and Trevor Garmey in the Anticorruption blog. … Continue Reading
In a speech addressing elder abuse, US Attorney General Barr announced launch of a National Nursing Home Initiative. The Attorney General pledged to “bring to justice” owners and operators of nursing homes “who put profits before patients.”… Continue Reading
