French public health assistance

For-Profit Elder Care

The trickle-down effect of public assistance, Orpea style

By Sophie Boutboul and Leïla Miñano

In France, 90% of the amounts allocated by social security goes towards the employment of nursing staff in care homes. Former directors of the world’s largest elder care company, Orpea, share how — under orders from the management — they circumvented the system for years. Even if it meant putting their residents in danger. Read more "The trickle-down effect of public assistance, Orpea style"