Summarizes provisions of Illinois House Bill 2474 expanding protections for residents of long-term care facilities against retaliatory acts. Includes list of specific protected activities, residents’ remedies, and facility’s adherence requirements.
Explains resolution of False Claims Act qui tam claim against KareFirst. This independent nurse practitioner group will pay nearly $2 million to settle allegations it overbilled Medicare/Medicaid for services provided in skilled nursing facilities.
Examines how the Supreme Court’s ruling in Taveski and the CMS’ final rule on minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities have expanded private parties’ rights to sue long-term care facilities.
Explains changes made to appropriate venues for challenging Illinois administrative rules, executive orders, and constitutionality of state laws. Includes pros and cons of those changes.
