The document discusses the guardianship system in the US and how it can potentially be abused. It outlines how guardians are meant to protect incapacitated elderly individuals but sometimes engage in financial manipulation and abuse instead. Reform efforts are underway like elder courts and new laws, but there continues to be insufficient oversight of guardians and risk of exploitation of vulnerable seniors. Medical record reviews can help prove any injuries from elder abuse.
The document discusses defining ethics in domestic and global adoption practices. It outlines some key principles of ethical adoption such as ensuring the best interests of the child, avoiding coercion of biological parents, maintaining transparency around fees and costs, eliminating conflicts of interest, and providing impartial counseling to all parties. The document also notes there is a lack of cohesive understanding and enforcement of ethical standards in the adoption field.
The document discusses several key issues around women's health insurance and costs in the United States. It notes that more than 17% of women are uninsured, health insurance premiums have increased 119% between 1999-2008, and 3 in 5 women are unable to pay medical bills. Additionally, it discusses rising costs being passed onto employees through higher deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance, as well as efforts to reduce costs through wellness programs and dependent audits. The document also examines health insurance issues facing young Americans, including high uninsured rates and concerns about shouldering costs for older populations under reforms.
This document discusses the role of forensic pediatrics in identifying, diagnosing, and managing potential child abuse. It covers key indicators of physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect that professionals may observe. It also discusses mandated reporting requirements and the multi-disciplinary approach involving child protective services, law enforcement, medical professionals, and victim advocates. The document emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse to protect children from further harm, as well as the challenges of distinguishing abuse indicators from other causes through differential diagnosis.
The document discusses various aspects of the US healthcare system. It provides an overview of different types of health insurance plans including private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, SCHIP, TRICARE, VA plans, and IHS. It notes that while healthcare is considered a human right and everyone is eligible, many people remain uninsured due to the high cost of coverage. It also addresses options for those who lose their job, such as COBRA, and provides an example of the medical bills incurred by someone without insurance.
A single-payer healthcare system would cause further inefficiencies and be an economic burden for the United States. While increasing access to care, a single-payer system would lead to longer wait times like in Canada where 27% of people wait over 4 months for procedures compared to only 5% in the US. It would also decrease quality of care as seen in Canada where doctors are overworked and underpaid. Implementing such a system would require a tax increase of over 150% which would cripple the US economy, as seen when Vermont explored a single-payer plan. Competition in healthcare markets leads to lower costs and higher quality unlike a single-payer system, making it a step backwards for US healthcare.
This document discusses elder abuse and the issues surrounding an aging population in the United States. It notes that the elderly population is increasing dramatically and will continue to do so. As seniors become more dependent on others, cases of elder abuse from caregivers are also rising. The document outlines the different types of elder abuse and examines legislation aimed at preventing abuse and protecting seniors. However, it also notes some unintended consequences of legislation, such as a lack of uniformity between state laws and not accounting for cultural factors. Overall, the document analyzes the problems of an increasing elderly population, dependency, elder abuse, and the role of social workers and legislation in addressing this important social issue.
The Parental Rights Amendment, which contains wording to ensure that parental rights are protected for all, including those with a disability. Section 4 of the Amendment states, "The parental rights guaranteed by this article shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability."
Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights Toolkit, put together by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and the National Council on Disability. We hope you find the information it contains helpful.
The document discusses defining ethics in domestic and global adoption practices. It outlines some key principles of ethical adoption such as ensuring the best interests of the child, avoiding coercion of biological parents, maintaining transparency around fees and costs, eliminating conflicts of interest, and providing impartial counseling to all parties. The document also notes there is a lack of cohesive understanding and enforcement of ethical standards in the adoption field.
The document discusses several key issues around women's health insurance and costs in the United States. It notes that more than 17% of women are uninsured, health insurance premiums have increased 119% between 1999-2008, and 3 in 5 women are unable to pay medical bills. Additionally, it discusses rising costs being passed onto employees through higher deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance, as well as efforts to reduce costs through wellness programs and dependent audits. The document also examines health insurance issues facing young Americans, including high uninsured rates and concerns about shouldering costs for older populations under reforms.
This document discusses the role of forensic pediatrics in identifying, diagnosing, and managing potential child abuse. It covers key indicators of physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect that professionals may observe. It also discusses mandated reporting requirements and the multi-disciplinary approach involving child protective services, law enforcement, medical professionals, and victim advocates. The document emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse to protect children from further harm, as well as the challenges of distinguishing abuse indicators from other causes through differential diagnosis.
The document discusses various aspects of the US healthcare system. It provides an overview of different types of health insurance plans including private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, SCHIP, TRICARE, VA plans, and IHS. It notes that while healthcare is considered a human right and everyone is eligible, many people remain uninsured due to the high cost of coverage. It also addresses options for those who lose their job, such as COBRA, and provides an example of the medical bills incurred by someone without insurance.
A single-payer healthcare system would cause further inefficiencies and be an economic burden for the United States. While increasing access to care, a single-payer system would lead to longer wait times like in Canada where 27% of people wait over 4 months for procedures compared to only 5% in the US. It would also decrease quality of care as seen in Canada where doctors are overworked and underpaid. Implementing such a system would require a tax increase of over 150% which would cripple the US economy, as seen when Vermont explored a single-payer plan. Competition in healthcare markets leads to lower costs and higher quality unlike a single-payer system, making it a step backwards for US healthcare.
This document discusses elder abuse and the issues surrounding an aging population in the United States. It notes that the elderly population is increasing dramatically and will continue to do so. As seniors become more dependent on others, cases of elder abuse from caregivers are also rising. The document outlines the different types of elder abuse and examines legislation aimed at preventing abuse and protecting seniors. However, it also notes some unintended consequences of legislation, such as a lack of uniformity between state laws and not accounting for cultural factors. Overall, the document analyzes the problems of an increasing elderly population, dependency, elder abuse, and the role of social workers and legislation in addressing this important social issue.
The Parental Rights Amendment, which contains wording to ensure that parental rights are protected for all, including those with a disability. Section 4 of the Amendment states, "The parental rights guaranteed by this article shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability."
Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights Toolkit, put together by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and the National Council on Disability. We hope you find the information it contains helpful.
Nonprofit community health centers and clinics that provide preventive and primary healthcare services for 24 million people – or one in 13 persons in the U.S. – report that the first year of the Affordable Care Act’s implementation had uneven effects, particularly between facilities in Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states.
The findings were released today by Direct Relief in The State of the Safety Net 2014, an annual report that examines issues and trends within the extensive network of nonprofit, community-based health centers and clinics, which are the principal point of access to healthcare and the medical home for persons with low incomes, without health insurance, and among the country’s most vulnerable. Such facilities include Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), nonprofit community-based health clinics, and free and charitable clinics.
Alpha Phi Alpha hosted a health care seminar, here is the presentation that was used during the conversation. Find More information below:
Health Care & the Affordable Care Act: Why It Matters to You, Your Family and Your Community?
Are you covered? Now that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) major provisions to expand health insurance coverage are in effect, time is ticking for you to sign up for coverage---Monday, March 31, is the last day to sign up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces. People of color make up more than half of the uninsured people in the U.S.— and research shows that people of color, across the age span, face significant disparities in physical and mental health.
The ACA has the ability to create a path to better health by offering more affordable health insurance options, improving services and eliminating the usual obstacles. This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the benefits of ACA and how to enroll for health insurance before March 31st!
Speakers include:
· Dr. Jean Accius, Chair, Alpha Phi Alpha Public Policy Committee
· Dr. Rahn Kennedy Bailey M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Meharry Medical College and Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association
· Marlon Marshall, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Principal Deputy Director of Public Engagement
· Tamia Booker, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The document summarizes key findings from a report on America's nonprofit community clinics, free clinics, and community health centers from 2006 to 2009. It finds that the total number of patients receiving services continues to rise, with a larger increase from 2008 to 2009 than previous years. The number of uninsured patients also continues to rise. While the proportion of uninsured patients decreased slightly, the proportion of Medicaid patients increased. Rates of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma are increasing among patients at these safety net facilities.
Community health centers faced funding cuts when Congress reduced their budget by $600 million. This put expansion projects on hold for centers like Lorain County Health & Dentistry in Ohio. While existing center operations were funded to continue, the cuts threatened future growth. Hospitals also worried about the impacts, recognizing that health centers help reduce emergency room use by providing primary care to underserved populations. Plans for new health center sites near local hospitals in Lorain County were delayed due to the funding reductions.
Three California hospitals were fined by state health officials for HIPAA violations involving the medical records of a celebrity patient. Nearly two dozen medical workers at one 218-bed facility illegally accessed the records of the woman who gave birth to octuplets. The hospital was fined $250,000 and over 15 employees were fired or resigned. New HIPAA rules expanded enforcement and increased penalties for privacy violations.
Senior Health Insurance_DVU_September 12 2013Mary Howrey
The document summarizes a workshop on senior health insurance. It provides key information on scheduling SHINE counseling, understanding Medicare costs, Medicaid long term care changes, Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance, premium subsidies and out-of-pocket limits, Florida's uninsured population, and libraries available to help with health insurance questions. Contact information is provided for area organizations that can assist seniors with choosing and enrolling in health plans.
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is currently touring MN presenting its tools for advocacy and 2011 legislative session wrap. Here is the PowerPoint from this tour.
The issue of fraud in health care has become a serious problem that every participant in the health delivery system must remain aware of in terms of potential and consequences. Managers in the health care system are tasked with ensuring that their staff members know the various fraud schemes as well as making sure that providers are not committing fraud themselves. A key way to accomplish this task is through education and training for fraud detection and prevention by and of health care stakeholders. The stakeholders in health care include providers, patients, organizations and institutions, the government, and the public. Also included are non-health care entities that may steal patient data for fraudulent claims and billing. Managers, therefore, are strongly advised to seek the services of health care compliance agencies to train staff, including doctors and nurses, on how to detect fraud and prevent fraud themselves. These agencies are also adept at helping to improve billing and payment functions to mitigate the risk of lost revenue through fraud and avoidance of criminal liability for the actions of providers and patients. The well-coordinated efforts of all stakeholders of health care assist in preserving the integrity of the system and make available quality services at reasonable prices for all.
Missouri farmers and ranchers spent on average $6,214 per year on health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical costs in 2006. People with high-premium policies ($6,000 or more annually) spent significantly more than those with lower-premium policies. One in five farmers reported that healthcare costs contributed to financial problems like difficulty paying loans or delaying investments. More than one in ten delayed care due to costs. Those obtaining insurance through the individual market spent $2,117 more on average than those with employer coverage.
The oil booms in North Dakota and Texas have strained local healthcare systems. Rural hospitals have seen emergency room visits triple as they treat many injuries from oilfield and road accidents. Healthcare costs have soared as hospitals absorb high amounts of unpaid medical bills. Military base growth has also increased utilization of local healthcare, with some hospitals reporting military patients account for $50 million in bills. Both phenomena have made it difficult for hospitals to recruit staff due to lack of housing and high local wages.
Canadian Psychiatry: The Case for Universal Health Care and How Psychiatry Be...Carlo Carandang
Presentation on universal healthcare in Canada and how psychiatry benefits. Portland, Maine, October 20, 2009, Psychiatry Grand Rounds at Maine Medical Center
This document discusses various issues related to organ donation, including ethical, biological, political/religious, and legal issues. Ethical issues include the gap between organ supply and demand, organ sale, and concerns around presumed consent policies. Biological issues center around the debate around using animal organs or fetal tissues for transplantation. Political and religious factors involve corruption influencing organ sourcing and varying views among religions. Legally, laws like the Human Tissue Act and Transplantation of Human Organs Act establish rules around consent and living donation to prevent exploitation.
This document discusses the growing problem of bad debt in the healthcare industry. It notes that healthcare facilities nationwide are experiencing high levels of outstanding debt from uninsured and underinsured patients. This bad debt is a major financial burden for hospitals and reduces funds available for investments and programs. The document examines various approaches hospitals are taking to try to reduce bad debt, including selling aged accounts receivables to debt buyers in order to obtain immediate cash. It provides examples of hospitals that have tested selling portions of their bad debt and found positive initial results, as well as tips for facilities considering implementing a bad debt sales program.
The document discusses a health care clinic called Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) that provides care to uninsured populations. It describes how one VIM clinic, called The Stuart Clinic, changed its policy to require proof of citizenship before providing care due to rising costs. The document considers whether VIM should implement this policy nationally and the potential barriers and facilitators to doing so. It outlines steps to establish a national policy and evaluate its impact.
August 14 Council of State Manufacturers Association Galen Institute
This document summarizes the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act and discusses its implications. It finds that the ruling upheld the individual mandate but gave states more flexibility on Medicaid expansion. Public opinion on the law remains mixed. The law will significantly expand government regulation and costs and may cause many to lose their current health plans despite promises. Implementation challenges around new taxes, exchanges, and employer requirements remain.
Elements of the Health Care Eco-Sytem that Pose as Barriers to Care Week 5 Wr...Ardavan Shahroodi
This document discusses several barriers to healthcare access in the United States. It first examines the lack of health insurance, noting that around 17% of Americans were uninsured in 2009. Other barriers discussed include the type of insurance coverage (HMOs had better outcomes than fee-for-service or Medicaid), out-of-pocket costs deterring necessary care, Medicaid providing inadequate access and quality of care due to low reimbursement rates, and racial disparities resulting in worse treatment and outcomes for non-white groups. The Affordable Care Act aims to reduce many of these barriers through expanding insurance coverage and improving Medicaid.
Online Resources for Financial Education-Financial Distress-01-13Barbara O'Neill
This document provides a list of online resources to help financially distressed individuals and families, including general personal finance resources, information about jobs and unemployment assistance, public health insurance programs, food and housing assistance, debt and foreclosure counseling, legal assistance, and fraud prevention. It includes websites, videos, and descriptions of federal, state, and nonprofit organization programs and services.
The document discusses the different types of health insurance in the United States. The majority (49%) have private insurance through their employer, while 13% have Medicare, 18% have Medicaid, and 11% are uninsured. Medicare covers those over 65 and is run by the federal government, while Medicaid provides coverage for low-income families and is administered by each state. Private insurance through an employer is most common but may not cover all conditions, and individual plans are increasingly expensive, contributing to the number of uninsured.
This document discusses the hidden problem of elder financial abuse. It notes that 83% of financial institutions suspect elderly client financial exploitation, most often by relatives. Common types of exploitation include forgery, misappropriation of funds, and power of attorney abuse. The document provides clues for identifying financial exploitation and outlines steps victims and witnesses can take to report abuse, including contacting adult protective services or an elder law attorney. Overall, the document aims to raise awareness of elder financial abuse and provide resources for victims.
Stronger Legal Protections and Better Financial Protections for SeniorsStephen Unsworth
With a growing number of people filling the role of caregivers, the need has never been greater. Many have nowhere to turn off for guidance, even when they wish to ensure a loved one's needs and wishes are met.
Nonprofit community health centers and clinics that provide preventive and primary healthcare services for 24 million people – or one in 13 persons in the U.S. – report that the first year of the Affordable Care Act’s implementation had uneven effects, particularly between facilities in Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states.
The findings were released today by Direct Relief in The State of the Safety Net 2014, an annual report that examines issues and trends within the extensive network of nonprofit, community-based health centers and clinics, which are the principal point of access to healthcare and the medical home for persons with low incomes, without health insurance, and among the country’s most vulnerable. Such facilities include Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), nonprofit community-based health clinics, and free and charitable clinics.
Alpha Phi Alpha hosted a health care seminar, here is the presentation that was used during the conversation. Find More information below:
Health Care & the Affordable Care Act: Why It Matters to You, Your Family and Your Community?
Are you covered? Now that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) major provisions to expand health insurance coverage are in effect, time is ticking for you to sign up for coverage---Monday, March 31, is the last day to sign up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces. People of color make up more than half of the uninsured people in the U.S.— and research shows that people of color, across the age span, face significant disparities in physical and mental health.
The ACA has the ability to create a path to better health by offering more affordable health insurance options, improving services and eliminating the usual obstacles. This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the benefits of ACA and how to enroll for health insurance before March 31st!
Speakers include:
· Dr. Jean Accius, Chair, Alpha Phi Alpha Public Policy Committee
· Dr. Rahn Kennedy Bailey M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Meharry Medical College and Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association
· Marlon Marshall, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Principal Deputy Director of Public Engagement
· Tamia Booker, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The document summarizes key findings from a report on America's nonprofit community clinics, free clinics, and community health centers from 2006 to 2009. It finds that the total number of patients receiving services continues to rise, with a larger increase from 2008 to 2009 than previous years. The number of uninsured patients also continues to rise. While the proportion of uninsured patients decreased slightly, the proportion of Medicaid patients increased. Rates of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma are increasing among patients at these safety net facilities.
Community health centers faced funding cuts when Congress reduced their budget by $600 million. This put expansion projects on hold for centers like Lorain County Health & Dentistry in Ohio. While existing center operations were funded to continue, the cuts threatened future growth. Hospitals also worried about the impacts, recognizing that health centers help reduce emergency room use by providing primary care to underserved populations. Plans for new health center sites near local hospitals in Lorain County were delayed due to the funding reductions.
Three California hospitals were fined by state health officials for HIPAA violations involving the medical records of a celebrity patient. Nearly two dozen medical workers at one 218-bed facility illegally accessed the records of the woman who gave birth to octuplets. The hospital was fined $250,000 and over 15 employees were fired or resigned. New HIPAA rules expanded enforcement and increased penalties for privacy violations.
Senior Health Insurance_DVU_September 12 2013Mary Howrey
The document summarizes a workshop on senior health insurance. It provides key information on scheduling SHINE counseling, understanding Medicare costs, Medicaid long term care changes, Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance, premium subsidies and out-of-pocket limits, Florida's uninsured population, and libraries available to help with health insurance questions. Contact information is provided for area organizations that can assist seniors with choosing and enrolling in health plans.
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is currently touring MN presenting its tools for advocacy and 2011 legislative session wrap. Here is the PowerPoint from this tour.
The issue of fraud in health care has become a serious problem that every participant in the health delivery system must remain aware of in terms of potential and consequences. Managers in the health care system are tasked with ensuring that their staff members know the various fraud schemes as well as making sure that providers are not committing fraud themselves. A key way to accomplish this task is through education and training for fraud detection and prevention by and of health care stakeholders. The stakeholders in health care include providers, patients, organizations and institutions, the government, and the public. Also included are non-health care entities that may steal patient data for fraudulent claims and billing. Managers, therefore, are strongly advised to seek the services of health care compliance agencies to train staff, including doctors and nurses, on how to detect fraud and prevent fraud themselves. These agencies are also adept at helping to improve billing and payment functions to mitigate the risk of lost revenue through fraud and avoidance of criminal liability for the actions of providers and patients. The well-coordinated efforts of all stakeholders of health care assist in preserving the integrity of the system and make available quality services at reasonable prices for all.
Missouri farmers and ranchers spent on average $6,214 per year on health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical costs in 2006. People with high-premium policies ($6,000 or more annually) spent significantly more than those with lower-premium policies. One in five farmers reported that healthcare costs contributed to financial problems like difficulty paying loans or delaying investments. More than one in ten delayed care due to costs. Those obtaining insurance through the individual market spent $2,117 more on average than those with employer coverage.
The oil booms in North Dakota and Texas have strained local healthcare systems. Rural hospitals have seen emergency room visits triple as they treat many injuries from oilfield and road accidents. Healthcare costs have soared as hospitals absorb high amounts of unpaid medical bills. Military base growth has also increased utilization of local healthcare, with some hospitals reporting military patients account for $50 million in bills. Both phenomena have made it difficult for hospitals to recruit staff due to lack of housing and high local wages.
Canadian Psychiatry: The Case for Universal Health Care and How Psychiatry Be...Carlo Carandang
Presentation on universal healthcare in Canada and how psychiatry benefits. Portland, Maine, October 20, 2009, Psychiatry Grand Rounds at Maine Medical Center
This document discusses various issues related to organ donation, including ethical, biological, political/religious, and legal issues. Ethical issues include the gap between organ supply and demand, organ sale, and concerns around presumed consent policies. Biological issues center around the debate around using animal organs or fetal tissues for transplantation. Political and religious factors involve corruption influencing organ sourcing and varying views among religions. Legally, laws like the Human Tissue Act and Transplantation of Human Organs Act establish rules around consent and living donation to prevent exploitation.
This document discusses the growing problem of bad debt in the healthcare industry. It notes that healthcare facilities nationwide are experiencing high levels of outstanding debt from uninsured and underinsured patients. This bad debt is a major financial burden for hospitals and reduces funds available for investments and programs. The document examines various approaches hospitals are taking to try to reduce bad debt, including selling aged accounts receivables to debt buyers in order to obtain immediate cash. It provides examples of hospitals that have tested selling portions of their bad debt and found positive initial results, as well as tips for facilities considering implementing a bad debt sales program.
The document discusses a health care clinic called Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) that provides care to uninsured populations. It describes how one VIM clinic, called The Stuart Clinic, changed its policy to require proof of citizenship before providing care due to rising costs. The document considers whether VIM should implement this policy nationally and the potential barriers and facilitators to doing so. It outlines steps to establish a national policy and evaluate its impact.
August 14 Council of State Manufacturers Association Galen Institute
This document summarizes the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act and discusses its implications. It finds that the ruling upheld the individual mandate but gave states more flexibility on Medicaid expansion. Public opinion on the law remains mixed. The law will significantly expand government regulation and costs and may cause many to lose their current health plans despite promises. Implementation challenges around new taxes, exchanges, and employer requirements remain.
Elements of the Health Care Eco-Sytem that Pose as Barriers to Care Week 5 Wr...Ardavan Shahroodi
This document discusses several barriers to healthcare access in the United States. It first examines the lack of health insurance, noting that around 17% of Americans were uninsured in 2009. Other barriers discussed include the type of insurance coverage (HMOs had better outcomes than fee-for-service or Medicaid), out-of-pocket costs deterring necessary care, Medicaid providing inadequate access and quality of care due to low reimbursement rates, and racial disparities resulting in worse treatment and outcomes for non-white groups. The Affordable Care Act aims to reduce many of these barriers through expanding insurance coverage and improving Medicaid.
Online Resources for Financial Education-Financial Distress-01-13Barbara O'Neill
This document provides a list of online resources to help financially distressed individuals and families, including general personal finance resources, information about jobs and unemployment assistance, public health insurance programs, food and housing assistance, debt and foreclosure counseling, legal assistance, and fraud prevention. It includes websites, videos, and descriptions of federal, state, and nonprofit organization programs and services.
The document discusses the different types of health insurance in the United States. The majority (49%) have private insurance through their employer, while 13% have Medicare, 18% have Medicaid, and 11% are uninsured. Medicare covers those over 65 and is run by the federal government, while Medicaid provides coverage for low-income families and is administered by each state. Private insurance through an employer is most common but may not cover all conditions, and individual plans are increasingly expensive, contributing to the number of uninsured.
This document discusses the hidden problem of elder financial abuse. It notes that 83% of financial institutions suspect elderly client financial exploitation, most often by relatives. Common types of exploitation include forgery, misappropriation of funds, and power of attorney abuse. The document provides clues for identifying financial exploitation and outlines steps victims and witnesses can take to report abuse, including contacting adult protective services or an elder law attorney. Overall, the document aims to raise awareness of elder financial abuse and provide resources for victims.
Stronger Legal Protections and Better Financial Protections for SeniorsStephen Unsworth
With a growing number of people filling the role of caregivers, the need has never been greater. Many have nowhere to turn off for guidance, even when they wish to ensure a loved one's needs and wishes are met.
The document discusses aging trends and issues in North Carolina. It notes that the population aged 65 and older will double by 2030 and in 26 counties over a quarter of residents will be 65+. It outlines concerns around financial well-being, rural/urban differences, workforce, and financial implications for the state. It also discusses fraud against the elderly, including by loved ones, and provides recommendations to address the issue. Finally, it discusses Medicaid spending trends and challenges in serving the aging population.
This document provides an overview of legal issues related to domestic violence and child custody. It discusses how custody and visitation processes can further abuse by allowing batterers to maintain control over victims. The document notes that courts must consider how domestic violence impacts custody arrangements and prioritize child safety over other goals. It also aims to dispel common myths about domestic violence, such as that it is easy for victims to leave their abusers or stop the abuse. The document contains resources on domestic violence and custody laws in different states.
1) Adult Protective Services (APS) is a state-mandated program that investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly adults aged 65 and older and dependent adults aged 18-64. APS receives over 110,000 reports annually in California.
2) County APS agencies are responsible for investigating reports and arranging services for at-risk adults. The Los Angeles County APS agency can be reached by phone for reports of abuse.
3) Most abusers of elderly victims are family or friends, and there are three main types - those who deliberately plot abuse, those whose abuse occurs by chance, and those who are overwhelmed caregivers.
Rule Of Law In Singapore Independence Of The Judiciary And The Legal Professi...legalinfo
This document provides tips for women involved in child custody matters when domestic violence is an issue. It advises women to raise domestic violence issues with the court in order to ensure their safety and the safety of their children. It acknowledges that some judges and attorneys still adhere to myths about domestic violence, but asserts that not raising the issue will only continue the abuse. The document provides answers to common questions women have, such as what to do if their attorney does not want to raise domestic violence, and what type of evidence to provide to the judge about the history of abuse.
The history of inmate healthcare dates back to 1970 when the Arkansa.pdfjovankarenhookeott88
Suppose that T is a topology on R that contains the set of all closed intervals. Prove that T is the
discrete topology on R.
Solution
Given:
T is a topology on R that contains the set of all closed intervals
Then for each xR,
[x,x]={x} is a closed interval. here definition of interval does not allow such degenerate
intervals,
then note that [x1,x][x,x+1]={x}. Thus, {x} is open for each xR.
From above way we say T is a discrete topology on R..
University Of California Application Essay TopicsElizabeth Garcia
The document outlines 5 steps for requesting and receiving writing assistance from HelpWriting.net:
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Adult protection and safeguarding presentationJulian Dodd
This document discusses safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse. It defines key terms like abuse, vulnerable adults, and the legal framework around safeguarding. It provides statistics on abuse including most common types of abuse, locations it occurs, demographics of victims and abusers. It also outlines how to recognize, report and respond to abuse, including enabling disclosure, understanding indicators of distress, and issues around confidentiality and consent.
Why We Should Care About Adoption Rehoming - Social Work HelperStefano Montanari
The document discusses the issue of "re-homing", which is when adoptive parents transfer custody of their adopted children to new parties without official oversight, sometimes resulting in abuse or exploitation; it outlines concerns that hundreds of children in the US experience unregulated re-homing each year, especially those adopted from abroad, and several states have passed or are discussing laws to prevent this practice.
Scamming of the elderly is a widespread problem that can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Financial scams targeting seniors have become increasingly common due to the perception that they have significant assets and scams often go unreported. Common types of scams include medical/health insurance fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs, and telemarketing/phone scams. Families need to educate their elderly loved ones on how to protect themselves from scams and what steps to take if they have been victimized, such as filing a police report, reviewing accounts for suspicious activity, and contacting agencies that provide assistance to seniors.
Protect your Pocketbook Tips to Avoid Financial Exploitation- Mark - Fullbright
All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of the Maricopa County Public Fiduciary and the Financial Exploitation Investigator in Arizona. It provides an overview of their duties in investigating allegations of elder abuse and financial exploitation, including reporting requirements, definitions of relevant terms, and signs of potential exploitation. Their roles include investigating referrals, recovering assets, filing criminal complaints, and testifying in civil and criminal cases regarding exploitation.
MHA6060 Health Law and EthicsWeek 5 AssignmentAPPLICATIONDioneWang844
MHA6060: Health Law and Ethics
Week 5 Assignment
APPLICATION OF ETHICS TO LEGAL ISSUES
Please review the following case:
The defendant in State v. Cunningham, the owner, and administrator of a residential care facility housed thirty to thirty-seven mentally ill, mentally retarded, and senior residents. The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals conducted various surveys at the defendant’s facility between October 1989 and May 1990. All of the surveys except one resulted in a fifty-dollar daily fine assessed against the defendant for violations of the regulations.
On August 16, 1990, a grand jury filed an indictment charging the defendant with several counts of wanton neglect of a resident in violation of the Iowa Code section 726.7 (1989), which provides, “A person commits wanton neglect of a resident of a healthcare facility when the person knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a resident of a healthcare facility. . . . Wanton neglect of a resident of a healthcare facility is a serious misdemeanor.”
The district court held that the defendant had knowledge of the dangerous conditions that existed in the healthcare facility but willfully and consciously refused to provide or to exercise adequate supervision to remedy or attempt to remedy the dangerous conditions. The residents were exposed to physical dangers and unhealthy and unsanitary physical conditions and were grossly deprived of the much-needed medical care and personal attention.
The conditions were likely to and did cause injury to the physical and mental well-being of the facility’s residents. The defendant was found guilty on five counts of wanton neglect. The district court sentenced the defendant to one year in jail for each of the five counts, to run concurrently. The district court suspended all but two days of the defendant’s sentence and ordered him to pay $200 for each count, plus a surcharge and costs, and to perform community service. A motion for a new trial was denied, and the defendant appealed.
The Iowa Court of Appeals held that there was substantial evidence to support a finding that the defendant was responsible for not properly maintaining the nursing facility, which led to prosecution for wanton neglect of the facility’s residents. The defendant was found guilty of knowingly acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical or mental welfare of the facility’s residents by creating, directing, or maintaining hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
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The U.S. Guardianship System and Its Hidden Traps for Elderly Americans
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The U.S. Guardianship
System and Its Hidden
Traps for Elderly
Americans
In any personal abuse case
involving injury, medical
records review is vital. Here
we look at the Guardianship
system and its potential for
abuse.
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The number of Americans with cognitive impairments such as dementia and Alzheimer’s
disease is increasing with increase in the number of seniors. As a result, there is a
proportionate increase in the demand for guardianship on behalf of seniors who are
incapacitated. Unfortunately, this legal tool that vests one person with the authority to
make personal and/or property decisions for another, is being abused shockingly. There
are occasions when guardians engage in unethical behavior, which can take the form of
financial manipulation as well as physical or psychological abuse. Disabled and debilitated
seniors under the protection of guardians face both financial and mental issues. As in any
abuse case, medical records review is an important consideration in these elder abuse
cases to prove any physical or mental injury the elderly person may have suffered.
Personal injury lawyers across the country are greatly concerned about the increasing
occurrences of elder abuse and reports of the failure of courts and the states to prevent
exploitation of incapacitated adults by their guardians.
The Concept of Guardianship
Guardianship is a relationship created by state law wherein a court gives one
person/entity (guardian) the duty and power to make personal and/or property decisions
for another (ward). It is defined by state laws that vary from one state to another.
➢ Guardian of the Person is a guardian who has some or all power with regard to the
personal affairs (health and welfare) of the individual.
➢ Guardian of the Estate is a guardian who has some or all powers with regard to the
real and personal property of the individual (often referred to as conservators or
fiduciaries).
➢ In many cases, the Guardian of the Person and the Guardian of the Estate is the
same person.
The guardian of an adult has the following rights:
➢ Make decisions the person is incapable of making for himself/herself/, and give
consents he/she is unable to give.
➢ Act as an advocate for the adult’s best interests.
➢ Exercise rights on behalf of the adult that the adult is not able to exercise on
his/her own.
➢ Take action to protect the adult from abuse, self-neglect, financial exploitation
and violation of rights.
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Guardianship, which was introduced as an appropriate and beneficial law has now evolved
into one which, if misused can be highly damaging for the general public. The danger is
that now this law operates to trap vulnerable people in an inescapable net, including
those who are only physically disabled but have strong and healthy mental capabilities. In
this kind of victimization, strangers assume total and absolute control of the liberty, life,
and property of their wards. Wards of the state lose rights such as:
➢ The right to control their assets and make independent financial decisions
➢ The right to contract, including the right to choose a lawyer for themselves
➢ The right to protect and enjoy their personal property
➢ The right to stay in their own home and protect it from sale
➢ The right to accept or refuse medical treatment, including antipsychotic drugs
➢ The right to assure prompt payments of liabilities and taxes
➢ The right to decide their contacts and social environments
➢ The rights to drive, marry, complain, and vote.
Guardianship – a Beneficial System Shockingly Abused
A 2013 report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) places the number
of adults under guardianship nationally at 1.5 million. The only states that track the
amount of money controlled by guardians are Idaho and Minnesota, and the combined
total for just those two states is more than $1 billion. The U.S. Government Accountability
Office (GAO) has identified hundreds of allegations of physical abuse, financial
exploitation and neglect by guardians in 45 states and the District of Columbia during the
period 1990 – 2010. In 20 of those cases, it was found that the guardians stole or
inappropriately obtained $5.4 million in assets from their wards.
Elder abuse remains a “hidden” crime in the justice system and there are certain reasons
for this.
➢ It is estimated that when one case of elder abuse is reported to authorities, 5 go
unreported.
➢ Capacity issues of some older adults may confound the ability to prosecute a case.
➢ In most jurisdictions, cases are rarely prosecuted on specific charges of elder or
incapacitated adult abuse, because of lack of specialization, challenges involved in
proving vulnerability and narrow legal definitions.
➢ Often, perpetrators are family members and spouses or partners, which may
prevent victims from reporting the crime.
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Unfortunately, “incapacitated” persons or wards rarely succeed in getting a guardianship
or conservatorship terminated until death. A person who is found “incapacitated” by a
judge may not even get an attorney.
The April Parks Case – a Typical Guardian Abuse Example
A grim picture of the issues related to the U.S. public guardianship system was revealed in
a recent New Yorker article “How the Elderly lose Their Rights.” Here we are given an
insight into the terrible experiences a Nevada couple had to endure under the control of
their public guardian April Parks. They lost their home and freedom and were shifted form
one assisted living facility to another, and medicated. Ms. Parks who was the guardian for
hundreds of wards, took over their lives, sold their belongings, and charged their estates
hundreds of dollars. She built relationships with medical providers and hospitals to refer
patients to her. She found doctors who were willing to declare their patients incompetent.
The Nevada couple’s daughter notified the media following which Ms. Parks was
ultimatelyremoved from the case. She, her lawyer, her office manager, and her husband
were indicted for perjury and theft, among other charges. The indictment was focused on
their slipshod accounting and double billings, but authorities from the Nevada Attorney
General’s office made passing mentions of the “collusion of hospital social workers and
medical staff,” who benefited from their connection to Parks. She had contracted with six
medical facilities whose staff agreed to refer patients to her. Parks frequently gave
doctors blank certificates and told them what exactly to write so that their patients could
become her wards.
Why Guardian Abuse Is Rampant
According to a survey on state guardianship laws and practices conducted in 2014, 40% of
the 1000 respondents (that included judges, court staff and guardians from around the
country) said that criminal background checks were not required of non-professional
guardians of an estate. 60% of respondents said they did not need a credit check or a
financial background check on a prospective guardian.
➢ Observers in the field say that courts are not set up well to monitor guardians, but
mainly to start a process, get it finished, and deliver a decision.
➢ Funding is highlighted as a major part of the problem.
➢ Courts that are responsible for monitoring often don’t have anybody who can
effectively act as a court visitor, audit cases and review accounting.
➢ Leading lawyers point out that there aren’t enough judges who understand what to
do and how to do it.
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➢ There is a shortfall of volunteers to do the work, and not enough money to pay
those who can do it on a compensatory basis.
Towards Reforms
Reforms are gradually taking shape to address this grave problem, which is a good sign.
➢ The ten National Guardianship Network (NGN) sponsoring organizations convened
the Third National Guardianship Summit at the University of Utah in 2011, and
among their recommendations was the call for WINGS (Working Interdisciplinary
Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders) to advance adult guardianship reform and
implement the summit recommendations.
➢ Supreme Court task forces have emerged to address issues surrounding elder abuse
and guardianships at the state level. Pennsylvania and Texas are the two most
recent states to have launched elder law task forces.
➢ Coming to the local level, judicial leaders in many jurisdictions have launched
elder courts and elder justice centers.
• In 2002, Judge Julie Conger started the first elder protection court in the
Superior Court of California, Alameda County.
• Judge Joyce Cram helped develop an elder protection court in Contra Costa
County, California
• The most recently created elder court and elder justice center is in Cook
County, Illinois, and functions under the guidance of Judge Patricia Banks.
• Florida’s governor signed a law in March 2016 creating an Office of Public
and Professional Guardians that is required to create standard practices and
rules for public guardians.
• Recently Congress passed a bipartisan bill that empowers federal officials to
investigate and prosecute unscrupulous guardians and conservators
appointed by state courtsand sent it to the President.
These courts demonstrate best practices for managing elder abuse cases and integrating
the missions and resources of all stakeholders to ensure more comprehensive and
appropriate solutions for older victims.Nevada, over the past 2 years, has been striving to
reform its guardianship system through a commission appointed by the Nevada Supreme
Court, to study failures in oversight of court-appointed guardians. The Nevada legislature
will enact a new law in 2018 that entitles all wards to be represented by lawyers in court.
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As seen above, elder abuse involves financial exploitation as well as physical and mental
abuse. States should take more proactive steps to prevent guardian abuse of the elderly,
vulnerable segment of the American population. The need of the day is to understand the
roots of this vicious problem to eradicate it, and also be conscious of a group of elderly, ill
people who are being deprived of their independence and taken away from their families
at the tail end of their lives. On the part of the victims and their loved ones, the best
course of action is to obtain a power of attorney that allows you to appoint a person you
can trust to act in your place for financial purposes when and if you ever become
incapacitated. A power of attorney could reduce the need for a guardian.