Nursing Home Industry Spends Big On Kentucky Politicians
The Lexington Herald-Leader is reporting that the nursing home industry gave at least $1.8 million to Kentucky politicians over the last decade while lobbying against bills that would require them to hire more direct-care employees, face higher fines for violations and abide by stronger precautions against elder abuse, among others.
The Herald-Leader examined the industry's campaign donations following stories earlier this summer that revealed systemic gaps in the state's handling of abuse and neglect cases at nursing homes.
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Vanessa Cantley, partner with Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones, is an attorney experienced in representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. For more information about the rights of individuals neglected or abused in nursing homes, click here to e-mail Vanessa directly.
