Since 1925, Congress and the United States Supreme Court have recognized arbitration as a favored means of dispute resolution, offering a faster, more private, and less expensive alternative to the court systems....more
The uncertainty surrounding the use of arbitration agreements in nursing homes has finally ended—at least for now. On July 16, 2019, CMS released its long-awaited final rule, which updates the requirements nursing homes must...more
People in this country have long enjoyed the right to contract. Included with that right is the ability to agree to resolve potential disputes out of court and in arbitration. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’...more
In July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the requirements for long-term care facilities, including implementation of new restrictions on the use of binding arbitration agreements between...more
(...) Saving Money – The Proof is in the Empirical Data -
A recent national study concluded that arbitration awards are approximately 35% lower than recoveries in the court systems. Moreover, attorney’s fees for defending...more