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The hypocrisy by State government officials is amazing. I recall recent stories on KLAS-TV about the Administrator of the Nevada State Health Division being criticized for conflict of interest because he regulates his own private health care business. The story focused on Mr. Haartz' conflict of interest as owner of a private business licensed by the Health Division Bureau of Licensure and Certification to provide health care referral and case management. His conflict was that he serves as the Administrator of the agency that licenses and regulates his own business. He controled his competitors and served his own interest. Eventually after numerous complaints he was investigated, sanctioned, and forced to comply with the law. The previous Governor appointed him; the Attorney General supported him; and state Legislators did nothing. These are the government structures under which the public is served? Protected? This is greed and politics, not concern for public safety.
The hypocrisy by State government officials is amazing. I recall recent stories in the media about the Administrator of the Nevada State Health Division being criticized for conflict of interest because he regulates his own private health care business. The story focused on Mr. Haartz' conflict of interest as owner of a private business licensed by the Health Division Bureau of Licensure and Certification to provide health care referral and case management. His conflict was that he serves as the Administrator of the agency that licenses and regulates his own business. He controled his competitors and served his own interest. Eventually after complaints he was investigated, sanctioned, and forced to comply with the law. The previous Governor appointed him in his position. The Attorney General supported him in his personal gains. Legislators did nothing. These are the government structures under which the public is served and protected?
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State government employees are amazing. I recall recent stories in the media about the Administrator of the Nevada State Health Division being criticized for conflict of interest because he regulates his own private health care business. The story focused on Mr. Haartz' conflict of interest as owner of a private business licensed by the Health Division Bureau of Licensure and Certification to provide health care referral and case management. His conflict was that he serves as the Administrator of the agency that licenses and regulates his personal business. He controled his competitors and served his own interest by regulating himself. Eventually after complaints he was investigated, sanctioned, and forced to comply with the law. The previous Governor appointed him in his position. The Attorney General supported him in his personal gains. Legislators did nothing. These are the government structures under which the public is protected and served? It's no wonder conditions aren't safe with the officials distracted by their personal interest. None of the conflicts of interest and connections are new, it's just being revealed.