Tag: litigation

Health Policy and Economics

Exploring Age-Friendly Healthcare Programs

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) has launched two new specialty credentials for organizations providing home care and/or hospice. These programs are in line with the Age-Friendly Health Systems (Care) programs and initiatives…

Policy and Politics - Federal

Compliance: Develop a Culture of Disclosure

Developing a culture of transparency that promotes and sustains disclosure (speaking up) can yield advantages beyond merely decreasing misconduct. When employees feel empowered to speak up, they are more inclined to report issues related to…

Health Policy and Economics

Hospice Fraud and Abuse Front and Center

Since I started this site, a topical area that has been a constant for me is hospice and in particular, fraud and abuse. Recent cases have again put Hospice fraud and abuse, front and center….

Health Policy and Economics

The Ensign Group Inc. Case Study: Nursing Home Chains Analysis

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, nursing homes across the United States faced daunting challenges. One such example is The Ensign Group Inc., the second largest for-profit chain in the country. A descriptive case…

Policy and Politics - Federal

DOJ Gets Aggressive in Pursuit of Telehealth Fraud

It was only a matter of time before cases involving telehealth fraud/False Claims Act cases became public. This week, two press releases from the DOJ illustrated how aggressive the agency has become in the pursuit…

Assisted Living

Arbitration Agreements: AZ Atty. General Seeks to End Secrecy Provisions

Arizona’s Attorney General, Kris Mayes, is challenging a major nursing home operator in the state with a new legal initiative aimed at ending the concealment of elder abuse and neglect. In March 2022, a resident…

Senior Living

Defend Your Long-Term Care Facility Against Litigation with Expert Data Analysis

My firm has a unique practice concentration in the area of complex litigation. Our expertise is principally on the defense side of claims. Our team assists long-term care providers in leveraging intricate data to safeguard…

Senior Housing

Preventing Falls in Seniors: Key Interventions Revealed by JAMA Study

Earlier this week, JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) published a summary article on interventions to prevent/reduce falls in community-based (non-institutionalized) seniors. The core focus of the article is about preventing falls in seniors. The…

Health Policy and Economics

Maryland SNF Class Action Suit: Nursing Home Residents Seek Mandatory Inspections

Happy Hump Day! Reg’s Blog is back up and running! Lots of stuff has happened over the past couple of weeks that the site was under construction or should I say, remodeling. I’ll try to…

Policy and Politics - Federal

FTC Bans Employment Non-Compete Provisions – Healthcare Implications Aplenty

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule effectively, banning non-compete agreements, provisions, etc. for employees, including executives. The final rule contains separate provisions defining unfair methods of competition for the two subcategories…

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Healthcare executive, consultant, and author covering post-acute care, senior living, and the economics behind both - for 30+ years.

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