An Illinois federal judge approved the dismissal of a whistleblower lawsuit against Omnicare, following a settlement agreement on July 9, according to local media reports.
Judge suggests he will allow states to sue federal government over healthcare reform
Sep 16, 2010
A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the healthcare reform law is likely to advance. A federal judge in Florida this week said he would rule on the merits of the suit by Oct. 14.
Florida judge allows lawsuit challenging healthcare reform to proceed
Oct 18, 2010
A Florida federal judge is permitting a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the healthcare reform law to proceed to trial.
Court clarifies HIPAA definition of ‘personal representative’ in ruling on Florida nursing...
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 11, 2013
Nursing home residents’ spouses and attorneys-in-fact do not necessarily meet the definition of “personal representatives” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,...
Ohio judge permits healthcare reform suit to proceed to trial, follows similar action taken in Florida...
Nov 29, 2010
An Ohio federal judge recently allowed a lawsuit that challenges the insurance mandate of the healthcare reform law to proceed to trial.
New database makes it easy to see how states are combating Medicaid fraud and abuse
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
A newly unveiled database created by the Pew Charitable Trusts provides comprehensive information about states’ strategies for combating Medicaid fraud and abuse.
Government saved $17.6 billion in 2011 due to fraud prevention programs
Nov 16, 2011
A government crackdown on improper payments in federal programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, cut wasteful payments by $17.6 billion in 2011, the Office of Management and Budget reported Tuesday. The...
Florida proposes new Medicaid fees and premiums
May 20, 2011
As part of the sweeping Medicaid reforms approved by the Florida legislature earlier this month, the state wants to be the first to implement $10 monthly premiums on Medicaid recipients who are not in...
Florida’s Medicaid HMO program could lead to ‘granny dumping’
Jun 16, 2011
A lesser known provision of Florida’s newly adopted Medicaid reform law includes an incentive for health plans that can reduce the number of seniors in nursing homes, according to Florida elder law...
State suspends license, accuses SNF staff of cover-up as facility’s post-Irma death toll rises...
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Sep 22, 2017
Florida officials on Wednesday suspended the license of a nursing home where residents died following Hurricane Irma, claiming staff made late entries to residents’ records in an attempt to alter...