Author: Jonathan Lauri
Proud to have Contributed to a Landmark Decision in Keyworth v. Care One
Posted in Nursing Home, Stark News
I’m pleased to share that my involvement in the recent New Jersey Supreme Court case, *Keyworth v. Care One,* led to a significant victory for transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector. The court’s decision to reverse the defendant’s claims and mandate the disclosure of incident reports within nursing homes… Continue reading
The For-Profit Side of Hospice Care: One Attorney’s Insight
Posted in Levels of Care
At its core, the intentions of hospice care are noble: to provide care for those nearing the end of life. Many who choose to enter themselves or their loved ones into hospice care are drawn to its heavy focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life during its final stages…. Continue reading
HHS and CFPB Work Together to Address Noncompliant Nursing Home Debt Collection Practices
Posted in Nursing Home Information
Through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has doubled down on its efforts to protect nursing home residents and caregivers from illegal debt collection practices. In response to concerns that some facilities are implementing illegal methods of guaranteeing payment… Continue reading
Maintaining Routine and Procedures in Nursing Homes During COVID-19
Posted in Nursing Home
The world is being affected by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is an unprecedented time, and everyone is learning different ways to cope and adjust to the new environment. The federal government has instituted temporary changes for long-term care facilities (nursing homes) to help combat the spread of the… Continue reading
