DOJ announces new regional elder justice task forces to target nursing home fraud

By on March 31, 2016 Posted in Enforcement

Yesterday, the Department of Justice launched 10 regional task forces aimed at identifying fraud at nursing homes that provide inferior care to elderly residents. Referred to as the Elder Justice Task Forces, the DOJ plans to launch the 10 regional task forces in the following districts across the country:… Continue reading

Chinese government introduces new regulations to enable private investment in senior care

By on March 20, 2015 Posted in International, Regulatory

Earlier this year, the Chinese government introduced further regulations setting out a framework for private investment in senior care. With the 60 and over population in China expected to reach 300 million by 2025, senior care is becoming a pressing issue as demand in China increases. Investors interested in China’s senior care market can learn … Continue reading

New government incentives for private and foreign investment

By Lynn Yang (CN) on December 22, 2014 Posted in Enforcement, International

The Chinese government recently announced guidelines for the easing of market access barriers in a number of industries. The medical and healthcare industry has been identified as one of these key sectors. The new regulations aim to encourage more private and foreign investment to further develop the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Starting 1 January 2015, the government will … Continue reading