Rampant litigation has forced nursing homes to step up risk management efforts. Education is one of their latest tactics.
Largest ever fraud settlement reached by SNF: $17M
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Jun 18, 2015
A Florida skilled nursing facility chain has reached a $17 million Medicare fraud settlement with the federal government, the largest amount ever paid according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Family receives $1.13 million in LTC wrongful death suit
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Oct 26, 2015
A New York long-term care facility will pay $1.13 million to the family of a resident who says the neglect led to their loved one’s death, a jury ruled last week.
Largest SNF settlement payment: $17M
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
A Florida skilled nursing facility chain will pay $17 million to settle Medicare fraud allegations, the largest amount ever paid, according to the Department of Justice.
Daughter who withdrew $60K from mom’s account not liable for her nursing home bill
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 08, 2019
A woman who transferred nearly $60,000 from her mother’s bank account can’t be held liable for nursing home fees not covered by Medicaid, a New Jersey appellate court has ruled. In the months after...
Texas provider to pay $5.3 million to settle allegations of substandard care
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Oct 26, 2016
A Texas-based skilled nursing chain has agreed to pay $5.3 million to settle claims that it provided substandard and “worthless” services at some of its facilities, federal officials announced...
Report: Nursing home therapy reimbursement under review as reform law toughens up
Mar 30, 2010
Healthcare analysts at the Department of Health and Human Services are re-evaluating Medicare’s “ultra-high” billing category for therapy services in skilled nursing facilities as a potential...
Former nurse raped by supervisor sues SNF, parent company
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Mar 08, 2017
A former nurse at a Colorado skilled nursing facility has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was raped by a supervisor whose history of sexual harassment was known when he was hired.
Supreme Court will consider forced union dues case
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Jul 01, 2015
The Supreme Court will consider whether government workers’ rights are violated when they’re forced to pay dues to unions they don’t want to join
Daughter moved $60K, but not paying bill
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Amy Novotney
Aug 01, 2019
A woman who transferred nearly $60,000 from her mother’s bank account won’t be held liable for nursing home fees not covered by Medicaid, according to a New Jersey appellate court ruling.