In New York State and throughout the country, policymakers are struggling with the healthcare needs of a rapidly aging prison population. Prisons and jails have a constitutional obligation to provide […]
Continue readingSince 2016, the New York State legislature has been considering a measure known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill people to access life-ending medication. […]
Continue readingIn recent years, New York State has joined a growing number of states loosening restrictions on the use of marijuana. First, in 2014, New York enacted the Compassionate Care Act, […]
Continue readingOver the weekend, New York State passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 which included numerous provisions regarding Medicaid, reimbursement, and even collections which will impact your health care facility. […]
Continue readingNursing homes and other healthcare facilities have long grappled with complex questions regarding Medicaid eligibility for residents who lack legal immigration status. In many cases, a facility may not even […]
Continue readingThe rising cost of health care in recent years has led to a significant increase in medical debt, with far-reaching impact on New York consumers and their credit. On December […]
Continue readingWhile significant strides have been made in recent years towards combatting discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals, it can still be difficult for some residents in senior living and long-term care settings […]
Continue readingIn recent years, several states have sought new ways to address the growing demand for long-term care among their aging residents. Washington state became the first state to enact a state-run […]
Continue readingThe New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act (CCFA) (enacted April 1, 2022), was intended to strengthen consumer protections by requiring debt collectors to be more honest and transparent in their […]
Continue readingIn recent years, skilled nursing facilities, like many other businesses, have all too often faced scathing online criticism in the form of negative reviews and postings on social media outlets. […]
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