Wisconsin Scrubs Nursing Home Owners From Public Directory
Older adult advocates say the change shields private buyers and weakens family choice on care homes. Advocacy group Small Town and Rural Seniors, or STARS, has demanded that state health officials continue reporting who owns nursing homes in Wisconsin, citing concerns about the takeover of county-operated facilities by private companies with a track record of lower quality care. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services maintains a directory of all licensed nursing homes, which also includes contact information and the number of beds available. However, this directory no longer includes ownership information. The group is concerned that this transparency could benefit private corporations seeking to take over county nursing homes and hinder residents' ability to make informed decisions about care. Despite repeated requests from the DHS, the agency did not comment on the change to public data.
gepubliceerd : 18 uur geleden door Hope Kirwan in Politics Health
Older adult advocates say the change shields private buyers and weakens family choice on care homes.
An advocacy group for older adults is demanding state health officials continue reporting who owns... [3209 symbols]
