Officials see rise in fraud, abuse by home health workers
April 2nd, 2009From the Boston Globe:
Massachusetts officials say reports of fraud, abuse and neglect by personal health care attendants in the state have tripled over the past few years, just as the state’s Medicaid program has significantly increased the amount of money it spends on the workers.
As a result, new concerns are being raised about a state system that requires no training, certification or criminal background checks for attendants, and operates with minimal oversight of low-paid home healthcare workers.
Some lawmakers are calling for changes. A bill has been introduced that would allow people to run a free criminal background check on attendants.

