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Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
Downey Brand LLP

When a Health Care Directive Isn’t Enough – California Court Shreds Another Arbitration Agreement

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Operators of skilled nursing facilities want their patients to enter into arbitration agreements. While such agreements don’t eliminate the risk of litigation, they at least reduce the expense and exposure associated with...more

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CMS Issues Final Rule Repealing Prohibition on Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements

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On July 16, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule, “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Revision of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities: Arbitration Agreements” (84 FR 34718) (2019...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

CMS Rules To Allows Nursing Homes To Use Arbitration Agreements, But Adds Certain Requirements

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After several years of debate and turmoil, late yesterday afternoon CMS issued a new Final Rule on the use of arbitration agreements by nursing homes.  History - In 2016, CMS issued a Final Rule applicable to all...more

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Deals a Rare Win to Nursing Homes

On January 4, 2019, a three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion finding that a Fayette County trial court erred when denying a nursing home’s attempt to compel arbitration. ...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

The Impact of Death on the Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements

In Baker v. Italian Maple Holdings, No. D069797, the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, recently held that an arbitration agreement was enforceable upon its execution and the fact that one signatory...more

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Nursing Home Arbitration Ban: There’s a Line in the Sand – But the Tide May Still Come In

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On November 7, 2016 a federal judge in Mississippi granted a request to temporarily enjoin CMS from implementing a federal rule, scheduled to take effect November 28, 2016, banning the use of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration...more

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Federal Judge Blocks CMS Rule Banning Arbitration In Nursing Home Disputes

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In September, CMS announced a final rule that bans pre-dispute binding arbitration agreements related to care received in long-term care facilities. Among other things, the rule preserves the right of patients and their...more

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Federal Court Blocks CMS Ban on Pre-Dispute Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Pending Legal Challenge: What the Ruling Means for...

Earlier this week, a federal court enjoined the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) from enforcing a rule, promulgated on September 28, 2016, which barred pre-dispute arbitration agreements between...more

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Federal Court Enjoins U.S. Agency’s Nursing Home Arbitration Agreement Ban

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency within the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, recently issued a final rule prohibiting nursing homes and other long-term care facilities from utilizing...more

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Catching Up With the Times: CMS Reforms Long-Term Care Facility Requirements - Part II

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Following CMS publishing the biggest overhaul to federal long-term care regulations in 25 years, affected facilities must take steps to ensure they are prepared for the pending changes. On Oct. 4, CMS published the...more

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Ten Things to Know About the CMS Long-Term Care Requirements Final Rule

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Deadlines are looming to come into compliance with sweeping changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for long-term care facilities (LTC) participating in Medicare and Medicaid. The CMS final...more

Polsinelli

Catching Up With the Times: CMS Reforms Long-Term Care Facility Requirements - Part I

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On Oct. 4, CMS published the biggest overhaul to federal long-term care regulations since 1991. The lengthy Final Rule reforms the requirements for long-term care facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid. CMS...more

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In Final Rule, CMS Acts to Bar Pre-Dispute Binding Arbitration Agreements With Nursing Home Residents Effective November 28, 2016

On September 28, 2016, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its long-awaited final rule that, among other things, prohibits skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) and nursing facilities (“NFs”)...more

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U.S. Agency Prohibits Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency within the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, has issued a final rule that includes prohibiting nursing homes and other long-term care facilities from...more

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Arbitration Agreements in Residency Contracts Offer Valuable Protections—Part III

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Over the past few months, I have explained how arbitration agreements can help save your company money, and described several “best practices” for drafting arbitration agreements. As I wrote last month, getting your case...more

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