If you’ve been around skilled nursing even just a little while, you’ve seen how these False Claims cases end up, especially since the individuals suing can win triple damages for reporting alleged...
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from former nursing home mogul Esformes
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 12, 2023
The US Supreme court has rejected the appeal of Phillip Esformes, clearing the path for his continued prosecution on six counts related to a massive nursing home fraud scheme.
Petition seeks clarity on arbitration
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2013
Nursing home company SSC Odin Operating Co. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to again weigh in on arbitration agreements.
West Virginia courts incorrectly applied federal law in nursing home arbitration cases, U.S. Supreme...
Feb 22, 2012
The West Virginia Supreme Court must re-examine a major ruling that make nursing home arbitration agreements invalid, according to a U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday.
Ask the legal expert … about the Talevski case
By
Norris Cunningham
Sep 12, 2023
Why is everyone so concerned about the Supreme Court case allowing resident rights cases against state-operated facilities?
The Supreme Court is about to deliver another blow to unions
By
John O'Connor
Feb 05, 2018
An upcoming Supreme Court ruling might be the end of public unions. As far as most nursing home operators are concerned, it’s too bad the same fate wouldn’t extend to non-public unions as well.
Supreme Court: Providers can’t sue for higher Medicaid rates
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2015
The Supreme Court dealt a serious blow to Medicaid residential care providers on Tuesday in a ruling that prohibits them from suing for higher reimbursement to recoup escalating costs.
Supreme Court shuts down arbitration case involving Golden LivingCenters, HCR ManorCare facilities
By
Mar 02, 2016
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a nursing home arbitration case involving Golden LivingCenters and HCR ManorCare Inc. facilities in Pennsylvania.
Supreme Court declines review of nursing home arbitration case
By
Jun 03, 2015
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court regarding whether or not an arbitration agreement signed by a deceased nursing home resident is binding on family...
Provider groups oppose Supreme Court review of California Medicaid case
Aug 10, 2010
The Supreme Court should not review a ruling that blocked a 10% across-the-board cut to California Medicaid providers. That is the opinion of a group of national provider groups.
