Professor Laura Hoffman’s recent contribution to the Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics (JLME), published last week, stands as a highly esteemed work within the realm of health law. Focused on addressing the escalating incidence of elder abuse, the article explores the evolving landscape of state interventions in regulating electronic monitoring within institutional settings. The piece not only evaluates the current state of such regulations but also anticipates future developments in response to the anticipated rise in elder abuse cases.

This noteworthy publication is a product of Professor Hoffman’s recognition as an Inaugural Fellow for the 2022-23 Expanding Perspectives Fellowship Program, a prestigious initiative by the American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics (ASLME).

The article can be accessed via the following link: Current State of U.S. Regulation of Electronic Monitoring to Combat Elder Abuse and Its Future

Additionally, Professor Hoffman has recently been featured in the Harvard Law Bill of Health for her work on Combatting Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care: Challenges and Opportunities of Electronic Monitoring.