Laurent Guillot, general manager of Emeis (formerly Orpea) discussed the strategies implemented within the group of retirement homes and private clinics. To get out of the rut, it is focusing in particular on improving the working conditions of employees.
In January 2022, journalist Victor Castanet published Les Fossoyeurs, an investigation denouncing the mistreatment suffered by residents in OrpeA retirement homes. The work also mentioned abusive use of public funds and shortcomings in the management of its personnel.