We hired an unqualified MDS coordinator who filed many claims for us at too high of a reimbursement rate and now we’re being pursued under False Claims Act charges. How do we get out of this mess?
What to do about our unqualified MDS coordinator?
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John Durso
Sep 01, 2012
We hired an unqualified MDS coordinator who filed many claims for us at too high of a reimbursement rate and now we’re being pursued under False Claims Act charges. How do we get out of this mess?
Ask the legal expert: Are pregnant employees covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act?
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John Durso
Aug 01, 2012
Pregnancy alone is not considered a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Only conditions that are the result of a physiological disorder are “impairments” under the ADA.
Ask The Legal Expert: Should facilities sue low-performing foodservice suppliers?
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John Durso
Jun 05, 2012
We have an outside food management company and lately, frankly, they’ve done a lousy job. We’re thinking about suing them — good idea or bad idea? What if a resident suspects food poisoning?
Ask the legal expert: How important is it to meet self-reporting requirements under the Affordable Care...
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John Durso
Mar 01, 2012
According to the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may reduce a civil money penalty (CMP) by 50% in cases where nursing homes self-report and promptly correct certain instances...
Ask the legal expert: What legal considerations should providers ponder before joining an ACO?
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John Durso
Feb 01, 2012
Your organization can add value by integrating with acute care providers, in an ACO or otherwise, and ensuring that individuals receive efficient, high-quality care as they transition from the acute to...
Ask the legal expert: What’s the best way to respond to alleged deficiencies?
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John Durso
Jan 03, 2012
John Durso, Esq., Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Ask the legal expert: Is personal liability insurance ideal for key LTC executives and personnel?
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John Durso
Nov 01, 2011
John Durso, Esq., Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Ask the legal expert: How can I legally limit my nurses’ penchant for texting?
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John Durso
Sep 01, 2011
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Ask the legal expert: How will healthcare reform affect sub-acute providers?