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Nursing Home Residents Continue to Have Serious Problems Getting Proper Drugs
Most nursing home residents on Medicaid are likely not being enrolled in the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan ...
Read moreHarmful Nursing Homes Largely Escape Penalties, Report Finds
Nursing homes with a long history of harming patients are not being held accountable for the poor care they provide,...
Read moreAfter 14 Years, Elder Law Professor Prevails in Nursing Home Fraud Case
A class action filed 14 years ago by an elder law professor on behalf of thousands of New York nursing home residents who were defrauded by a state program has resulted in an $11 million settlement. On December 28, 2006,...
Read moreWhat a Good Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Should Include
As long-term care costs continue to rise, long-term care insurance can help cover expenses, but long-term care insurance contracts are notoriously confusing. How do you figure out what is right for you?...
Read moreConsumer Reports Finds Non-Profit Nursing Homes Provide Better Care
A new survey of nursing homes by Consumer Re...
Read moreJudge Dismisses Consumer Group's Challenge to Law Changing Medicaid Rules
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the consumer group P...
Read moreLong-Term Care Insurance a Better Bet for Women, Study Finds
Long-term care costs can devastate a family's financial well-being if not appropriately planned for. One way to pla...
Read moreThe Parent Care Conversation
An attorney and financial planner helps adult children broach the subject of future planning with their parents and provides a framework for discussion once the conversation gets rolling.
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