Home Health & Hospice Week

Industry Note:

State Cracks Down On Private Duty Agencies

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs fined 36 private duty home care agencies more than $242,000 for alleged violations of state regulations, reports The Press of Atlantic City newspaper. The largest fine was about $24,000. New Jersey private duty agencies must register with the DCA. The state helps consumers find out if a company is registered, whether it has [...]
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