And the team's report then goes to someone at CMS, or----
It is so critically important not only for saving dollars, which will be a priority going forward as the Affordable Care Act is implemented,...
With these small fines, there is no incentive for owners to provide safe care.
It isn't an event. This hearing is not the end. It really is a journey.
The last three Connecticut nursing homes that were found to be negligent in causing a resident's death were fined an average of $560.
I haven't heard a more thoughtful or insightful panel, and I'm very, very proud that it happened here in Connecticut.
And by that recommendation, I assume you would also recommend that patient navigation be a reimbursable expense.
Well, I'm going to go visit some of the bad ones as well.
Enforcement against abuse or misuse also sends a signal about the importance of changing culture and changing standards.
Thank you, Senator Blumenthal, for your never-ending commitment to ensure that patients and consumer voices are heard.
And what is the most serious enforcement efforts that you can take, and has the level of enforcement increased in severity and frequency?