No. 1:04CV00226 (D.D.C.), filed Feb. 12, 2004 Final Update: July 15, 2004 Issue: Whether HHS' failure to respond to a request for documents relevant to the Secretary's new policy and regulation on feeding assistants in nursing homes (see 68 … [Read more...] about National Senior Citizens Law Center v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Archived Cases
Wilson-Coker v. Thompson
No. 3:00CV1312(CFD) (D.Conn.), filed July 14, 2000 Updated: October 30, 2003 Issue: Whether the CMS policy effected by the AWestmoreland letter@ of December 3, 1999, by which home health agencies no longer are required to file claims for … [Read more...] about Wilson-Coker v. Thompson
Richey v. Shalala
No. W00CA025 (W.D.Tex.), filed February 1, 2000 Updated: May 3, 2001 Issue: Whether the defendant's failure to cover lung volume reduction surgery under the Medicare program violates Medicare and APA requirements. Relief sought: Declaratory and … [Read more...] about Richey v. Shalala
Lormore v. Shalala – Center Successfully Settles "Observation" Case
No. 3:00CV563(AVC), filed March 24, 2000 Updated: April 19, 2001 Issue: (1) Whether a four-day stay in a hospital can be considered "outpatient observation" status and thus preclude meeting the 3-day qualifying condition for post-hospital skilled … [Read more...] about Lormore v. Shalala – Center Successfully Settles "Observation" Case