WASHINGTON — Nursing facilities have failed to report thousands of serious cases of potential neglect and abuse of seniors on Medicare even though it's a federal requirement for them to do so, according to a watchdog report released Wednesday that calls for a new focus on protecting frail patients.
Watchdog: Abuse and neglect in nursing facilities unreported
Study calls for a focus on protecting frail patients
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