Medication theft in nursing homes is potentially a really big problem
More than 100,000 doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers are abusing drugs—mostly, narcotics. The healthcare industry is aware of the serious implications of widespread “drug diversion.” (“Drug diversion” is a nice way to say “stealing medication from sick people”.) Any facility that handles drugs will have diversion going on... But the industry is focused on the...
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This morning, NPR ran a story on How to Shop for Long-Term Care Insurance. The crux of the story: look for a good monthly benefit, protection from inflation, and many years of coverage. This was troubling, as there was no question as to whether or not you should even buy long-term care insurance. It is...
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