The Florida ombudsman case against the state and long-term care provider groups can proceed, a judge decided Wednesday.
Former Florida nursing home ombudsman files lawsuit
Aug 15, 2011
A former long-term care watchdog has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Health Care Association and the Florida Assisted Living Association for alleged “whistle-blower...
Florida ombudsman ousted after asking nursing homes for detailed ownership information
Feb 09, 2011
Gov. Rick Scott (R) fired the director of Florida’s Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, Brian Lee, suddenly on Monday. Lee, who had held this position for seven years, had recently asked Florida’s...