CMS strengthens decentralization push, gives states more Medicaid authority
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 20, 2018
Aiming to cut down on regulatory burdens and give more power to states, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is making notable changes to the Medicaid program, the biggest source of payment for...
Second chance for losing whistleblower
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
A Tennessee provider must still face claims that it retaliated against a whistleblower, despite a judge throwing out the original claims.
Nursing home on the hook for C. diff infection death, court rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 25, 2019
A Massachusetts nursing home must face a medical malpractice suit for allegedly failing to diagnose one of its resident’s bacterial infections leading to his death, an appeals court ruled recently.
OIG looks to shame those who refuse to enter corporate integrity agreements
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 01, 2018
Health & Human Services is looking to ratchet up public pressure on healthcare fraudsters who refuse to improve their corporate business practices after getting caught.
Court refuses to throw out suit against Humana tied to Medicare Advantage
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
A California judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit against Humana, tied to Medicare Advantage, which legal experts say could help to inform future such litigation.
High Court hears nursing home free-speech case stemming from dispute with Wilkes and McHugh law firm
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 23, 2019
The Georgia Supreme Court was set to hear arguments Tuesday on whether a law firm’s allegedly misleading ads about three nursing homes are protected by freedom of speech provisions.
Lawsuit demands an end to murky hospital-stay practice
By
Marty Stempniak
May 01, 2019
A years-long court battle over one of the recent biggest thorns in skilled nursing’s side may finally be going to trial, and the outcome could have big implications for providers and patients alike.
SNF is ruled not responsible for death, still must pay $2M
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 06, 2019
A Georgia nursing home must pay $1.8 million to the family of a former resident, despite a jury finding the provider was not responsible for the woman’s 2015 death. Jurors determined that Grace Healthcare...
Advocates say block grant plan will starve nursing home funds
By
Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
Tennessee nursing home resident advocates are slamming the state’s bid to move its Medicaid program to a capped block grant system to limit spending growth.
Governor increases protection of disabled LTC residents in wake of sexual assault
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 08, 2019
Arizona’s governor is pushing for increased scrutiny of his state’s long-term care facilities, in the wake of a sexual assault that has garnered national attention.