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Former HHS chief: Nursing homes playing a part in Medicare ‘drifting toward disaster’

Publish Date January 17, 2019

A former secretary of Health and Human Services and Utah governor believes Medicare is “drifting toward disaster,” requiring immediate attention from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

In wake of media report, coroner says nursing homes should report all deaths to public officials

Publish Date January 17, 2019

Nurse who stole opioids from long-term care facility must be rehired and compensated, arbitrator rules

Publish Date January 17, 2019

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Publish Date January 17, 2019

Battle revived over contraceptive mandate in Little Sisters of the Poor case

Publish Date January 16, 2019

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