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Pay Increase for Industry

In April 2021, CMS announced that it would recalibrate PDPM pay rates.  Regulators announced in April 2021 that aggregate spending under the new model was unintentionally 5.3%, or $1.7 billion, higher than what it would have been under the old Resource Utilization Groups model. Last week, CMS published its final rule on Medicare reimbursements for long

Waiver of Arbitration

The Supreme Court in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. held that a demand for arbitration must be timely raised. Courts should raise waiver if a party fails to raise arbitration at the earliest opportunity. Morgan argued that Sundance waived its right to arbitrate. The Eighth Circuit found no waiver because Morgan was not prejudiced. However, prejudice

“Civil War two!”

A South Carolina was one of the hundreds of insurrectionists who attacked our nation’s Capital on January 6. The United States Department of Justice charged Elliot Bishai of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a capitol building, and parading

Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act

Senate Republicans unexpectedly killed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. PACT would provide medical benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 14 in June after the House passed it with the expectation that it would

Resident Assault

“This was a senseless and horrific assault. I am proud of Det. Brown and our team for their hard work in this matter.” –Sheriff Ricky Buchanan. Media reports a horrific assault captured on video. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office states a resident at Cedarbrook Residential assisted living facility. The assault caused severe head injuries. Det. Billie

$15 Million Awarded in Highway Collision

$42 Million Given Back for over 8,000 Investors

$1.05 Million Largest Nursing Home Jury Award in Spartanburg History

$2.32 Million in “Unprecedented” Jury Award Against Nuisance Landfill

$1.05 Million Largest Nursing Home Jury Award in Spartanburg History

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