House subcommittee investigating CMS, nursing homes’ COVID-19 responses
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 17, 2020
The federal government and five of the largest nursing home operators are being targeted by a House panel in a newly launched investigation into the handling of the coronavirus crisis.
After protecting 55 sites, Consulate Health Care looks to stay in business at another Florida SNF
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 23, 2018
Fresh from negotiating an agreement that protects licenses at 55 of its 77 Florida facilities, Consulate Health Care is working to win back its right to provide skilled nursing services — and get paid...
Judge erases $347 million verdict against nursing home company
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 16, 2018
A federal judge in Florida has tossed a $347 million False Claims Act verdict against a nursing home operator, saying there wasn’t evidence the government would have withheld payment if aware of...
Judge gives provider reprieve on $347 million penalty
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2017
A Florida-based provider has breathing room to appeal a $347 million judgment after a federal judge said the payment could force 183 facilities to collapse.
Federal courts continue upholding sampling tactic in FCA actions
By
John Hall
May 01, 2015
A federal court this week upheld the tactic of using “statistical samples” to prove alleged False Claims Act violations, echoing other recent decisions in similar whistleblower complaints.
Formation Capital and Safanad Limited acquire 14 SNFS
Jul 22, 2014
Formation Capital and Safanad Limited have bought 14 skilled nursing facilities for around $150 million.
Bulk TV partners with Consulate Health Care
Mar 19, 2014
Bulk TV & Internet has announced a partnership with Consulate Health Care to more than 20 of the organization’s healthcare and rehabilitation care centers.