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An article in the New York Times discussed a growing trend away from the utilization of nursing facilities in favor of managed care and home care.  In light of reimbursement cuts from Medicare and Medicaid, the push to home health, managed care, and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) has received enthusiastic response from some... READ MORE

In an important decision for long-term care providers, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) held that state and federal courts must enforce the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) with respect to all arbitration agreements covered by that statute, including pre-dispute arbitration agreements that apply to claims alleging personal injury or wrongful death against nursing homes. READ MORE

This year’s Indiana Super Lawyers include: Terry Heath, Doug Long, Steve Lyman, John Render, John Ryan, Kent Smith, Jon Spadorcia and Bill Thompson.  Brian Betner was listed as Indiana Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional... READ MORE

The employer hears a knock at the door.  Surprise!  ICE is on the other side to serve the employer with a Notice of Inspection to audit Forms I-9.  Of course, the employer repeats the ever-popular phrase, “Keep Calm and Carry On,” but what happens next?  Thoughts may be racing through the employer’s mind such... READ MORE

This Health Care Tax News article is Part V in a series addressing recent changes to IRS Form 990 and its Instructions.  The previous installments addressed changes to the Core Form, changes to Schedule H, changes to Schedule J and changes to Schedule K. Our final installment of this series addressing the recent changes... READ MORE

This installment of Hall Render’s Health Law Broadcast series on health care reform is designed to provide you with the insight, analysis and practical suggestions with respect to the various reform initiatives that will affect your organization. Deadlines! Deadlines! Today is the deadline for aspiring Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”) to submit a Notice of... READ MORE

This installment of Hall Render’s Health Law Broadcast series on health care reform is designed to provide you with the insight, analysis and practical suggestions with respect to the various reform initiatives that will affect your organization. Executive Summary On February 14, 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a highly... READ MORE

Hall Render real estate attorneys regularly police our health care clients’ real estate contracts, particularly leases, to ensure they comply with applicable health laws. In particular, federal Stark and Anti-Kickback laws. A Michigan nonprofit hospital system’s 2011 payment of $30 million in fines for alleged health law violations demonstrates the potentially high cost of... READ MORE

Hall Render real estate attorneys regularly police our health care clients’ real estate contracts, particularly leases, to ensure they comply with applicable health laws. In particular, federal Stark and Anti-Kickback laws. A Michigan nonprofit hospital system’s 2011 payment of $30 million in fines for alleged health law violations demonstrates the potentially high cost of... READ MORE

The Right-to-Work movement notched a victory in February 2012 when Indiana became the latest state to pass Right-to-Work legislation.  This article discusses Right-to-Work implications for employers and employees working in both unionized and non-union environments. The Battle for Employees’ Right-to-Work in Indiana On February 1, 2012, Indiana became the 23rd state to adopt a... READ MORE