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Safe Harbors Less Safe in Ohio

[10/17/14]

Posted on October 17, 2014 in False Claims Act Defense

Written by: David B. Honig

In a new case from the Southern District of Ohio, US_v_MillenniumRadiology, the court denied a motion to dismiss a False Claims Act suit, finding that compliance with a safe harbor could only be raised on summary judgment. The court also found that uncompensated service as a medical director could form the basis for a False Claims... READ MORE

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CMS Initiates Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes

[08/30/12]

Posted on August 30, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Selby, Todd J.

On May 30, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced the Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes (Partnership) in order to transform the current focus of treatments and services provided to nursing home residents suffering from dementia and dementia-related illnesses. More specifically, this initiative promotes two goals: (1) resident-centered... READ MORE

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