Violations Reported at 94% of Nursing Homes

Today I read a story that really pissed me off:

"WASHINGTON — More than 90 percent of nursing homes were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards last year, and for-profit homes were more likely to have problems than other types of nursing homes, federal investigators say in a report issued on Monday."

Here's a case of a national disgrace, and a case where the market seems to be failing. I don't know what the answer is, but allowing this in our society is not acceptable.

I believe in free markets, but I also live in the real world. If this report is correct, then something needs to be done to correct this situation.