UPDATED: Hawaii lawmakers are considering a bill that could keep married couples together on the one hand, but risks displacing Medicaid clients in favor of private-pay clients.
The federal government wants to tighten rules regulating pre-dispute agreements that remove the right to sue, but Hawaii's long-term care ombudsman says they should just be banned.
The fast-growing adult care home industry serves some of our most vulnerable citizens. In Hawaii, inspectors looking to ensure clients aren't being neglected usually announce their visits in advance.
The failed legislation touted as a compassionate way to reunite an aging married couple is seen in a new light with concerns about displacing Medicaid clients in favor of private-paying residents.
