This article from the New Yorks Times tells how many nursing homes place profit over patient safety, and insulate themselves from liability by abusing various types of corporate structures.
In some states, including Texas, the legisltature has passed laws, and Governor Perry has signed those laws, which places a value of $250,000 on the life of Texas grandparents and the elderly, making it cost-effective for nursing homes to provide less than the minimal level of care to their residents.
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