The long-term care market has seen steady growth in the last few years, with the trend likely to continue as Americans age. But long-term nursing facilities also face significant risks, as they have found themselves in the crosshairs of large class actions with multimillion-dollar settlements as well as increased enforcement activity that could lead to civil fines, criminal penalties and individual liability.
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The long-term care market has seen steady growth in the last few years, with the trend likely to continue as Americans age. But long-term nursing facilities also face significant risks, as they have found themselves in the crosshairs of large class actions with multimillion-dollar settlements as well as increased enforcement activity that could lead to civil fines, criminal penalties and individual liability.
Thomas Gallagher and Allison DeLaurentis, members of Pepper Hamilton’s Health Sciences Department, recently presented a webinar to discuss the enforcement risks long-term nursing care facilities face and the steps these facilities can take to ensure compliance. See less -