Ohio group tries to block state from removing beneficiaries from Medicaid … Colorado assisted living resident who eloped dies of hypothermia … Supreme Court decision could impact Medi-Cal lawsuits
Also in the News for Thursday, April 6
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 06, 2023
Supreme Court denies emergency relief to former nursing home owner Philip Esformes … California nurses push for workers’ comp coverage for back pain, MRSA and more … $300 million database project...
Groups urge Supreme Court to reject FCA provider liability theory
By
Feb 01, 2016
Professional associations are pushing for the Supreme Court to reject a “one-size-fits-all” liability theory under the False Claims Act when the court reviews the issue this year.
Administration doesn’t support lawsuits against states over Medicaid cuts
Jun 01, 2011
The Obama administration has said healthcare providers and Medicaid recipients cannot sue state officials over Medicaid reimbursement cuts, according to a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief filed by acting...
Also in the news for June 19, 2014 . . .
Jun 19, 2014
WV Supreme Court reduces $91 million nursing home verdict to $37 million … Government rushed EHR adoption, RAND researchers say … Sweat degrades copper’s antibacterial properties
New Supreme Court term has major implications for long-term care
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 05, 2023
Three cases before the US Supreme Court this term could have significant repercussions for the long-term care sector, including how much authority federal agencies have to create and enforce regulations...
Arbitration battles loom after Supreme Court inaction, tough new guidance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 05, 2022
The US Supreme Court this week refused to hear arguments that nursing homes should be able to require pre-dispute arbitration agreements, clearing the way for enforcement of stiff new arbitration rules...
A Medicaid conundrum
By
Stuart H. Shapiro, M.D.
Oct 03, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on health care reform brings to mind Apollo 13 astronaut John Swigert’s understated line: “Houston, we have a problem.”
Also in the News for Tuesday, February 23
Feb 23, 2016
NY health department criticized for “lax” nursing home fine enforcement … Bill would force Virginia nursing homes to allow room cameras … State supreme court rules in facility’s...
Also in the News for Friday, September 23
Sep 23, 2016
State Supreme Court shuts down nursing home’s arbitration request … Attorney general urges NY governor to veto nursing home prescription bill … States, U.S. Chamber of Commerce file lawsuits...