Beginning November 28, 2016, pre-dispute arbitration agreements will no longer be permissible for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. 42 C.F.R. ยง 483.70(n). ...more
In July 2012, the U.S. Government Accountability Office published a Report entitled "Providers in Three States with Unpaid Federal Taxes Received over $6 Billion in Medicaid Reimbursements" (the "Report"). ...more
A recent decision in the Northern District of Texas provides helpful guidance for health care corporations looking to limit their potential successor liability for Medicare fraud and overpayments. On August 4, 2014, U.S....more
The 83rd Texas Legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 953 and created the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act ("TUTSA") in Chapter 134A of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. For companies wishing to defend their...more
The Texas Public Information Act (the "Act" or "PIA") permits public access to government records and encourages open government through transparency. However, astute and enterprising companies and consultants have realized...more