-
Jan 13, 2025 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
A normally acute care-focused magazine recently published three articles as part of its “Chronic Conditions” series that focused on the government’s Special Focus Facility program for poor-performing nursing homes. Whenever you have a series like this, it reminds us that those not in the nursing home sector are not necessarily going to be as in tune with the real issues as they should be.
-
Nov 18, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
With the election of a new U.S. president two weeks ago, one thing remains certain: You are probably either still celebrating or feeling depressed and saddened. Much has been written about the changes the Trump administration will have on senior services and long-term care, most of them believed to be positive. However, some things will never change… like enforcement.
-
Oct 21, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
With hurricanes Helene and Milton wreaking havoc on the Southeast recently, we are reminded of the importance of disaster preparedness and ensuring the safety of our most vulnerable populations served by the long-term care sector. In advance of Milton, Florida officials said hundreds of healthcare facilities had reported evacuations.
-
Aug 19, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
In the continued spirit of knocking down administrative agency power, the U.S. Supreme Court has done it again, and it could make a big difference for providers.
-
Jul 22, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
Well, the U.S. Supreme Court just took its ball and walked off the playground, to the dismay of federal agencies. You might have heard about the case names, but take it from me, you might not have heard all the details you should. On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, No. 22-451, 603 U.S. (2024) (together with Relentless, Inc., et al. v.
-
Jun 21, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
These days, with everything happening in long-term care, discussions are often focused on minimum staffing, lack of staff, increased enforcement, and focus on quality of care and technology. That’s a lot to deal with on a daily basis.
-
Apr 17, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
With all the problems long-term care is grappling with and focusing on, sometimes it is harder to see even bigger problems down the road. Right now, senior care facilities are grappling with staffing shortages and a government that is seeking to impose federal staffing minimums at the same time. Providers are also dealing with staff burnout and staff mental health issues, while facilities have seen decreased census.
-
Apr 8, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
Unfortunately, over the past few years, we have all seen nursing homes struggle to make ends meet, especially during and post-pandemic. As a result, we have been involved in counseling our clients on best options to keep the facility going, or contemplating bankruptcy in these difficult times.
-
Mar 4, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Neville M. Bilimoria |Gregory Brodek |Ryan Brown |Seth Goldberg
Federal and state antitrust enforcers are keenly focused on
potential anticompetitive conduct in the healthcare space.
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Kahn recently noted that
"the FTC is squarely focused on tackling illegal business
practices that deprive Americans of access to affordable and
innovative healthcare" in a speech to the American Medical
Association's national advocacy conference.
-
Feb 19, 2024 | 
mcknights.com | Neville M. Bilimoria
For 2024, healthcare fraud has already been rampant, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. But on Jan. 19, the OIG took a specific stance with regard to updates in its assessment of nursing homes and nursing home fraud, per updated guidance on oversight by the OIG. OIG reported some pretty sensational, major healthcare fraud enforcement actions have already taken place in 2024.
