Its companion Web site is already a rich resource. The site includes a leadership guide for group and classroom discussions, a newsletter, interactive forums, transcripts and videoclips of interviews with series participants, and an excellent compendium of related Web resources. U. S. Attorney General Janet Reno observed that serious abuse and neglect is far too common among nursing home residents. Within the last year the Department of Justice has stepped up its efforts to seek out nursing homes that lie to surveyors or falsify records. The Attorney General warned nursing homes to expect an increased federal law enforcement commitment to prosecuting offenders.
Genesis is the fifth major nursing home company to file for bankruptcy in the last year.
The industry blames reimbursement reductions by Medicare for its financial woes. This inspection report looks at the extent to which financial screening and distinct part rules limit access to nursing facilities for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Overall, the Office of Inspector General found that distinct part rules do not appear to limit access for Medicaid or Medicare beneficiaries. As for financial screening, OIG found that nursing facilities commonly request financial information as part of the admissions process. However, when financial screening occurs, it primarily affects access for Medicaid beneficiaries.