by Bargnesi BrittCongratulations to our New Associate!
Congratulations to our new associate, Madeline Burns, who was admitted to the New York Bar today!
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittBREAKING: CMS Finalizes Transparency Rule Targeting REITs, Private Equity Owners
from McKnights: BREAKING: CMS Finalizes Transparency Rule Targeting REITs, Private Equity Owners
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittVicarious Liability
The Second Department’s recent decision in Ciceron v. Gulmatico provides an interesting look at the scope of a hospital’s exposure for vicarious liability through its emergency department. In Ciceron, the plaintiff was treated in the...
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittCMS Issues First Every Nursing Home Mandate
From McKnights: CMS Issues First Ever Nursing Home Mandate CMS has issued long-term care staffing mandates. As noted in the article, it is estimated that 75% of nursing homes will need to add staff to comply.
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by Bargnesi BrittJulie Bargnesi Prevails by Obtaining Direct Verdict in Nursing Home Trial
Julie Bargnesi successfully obtained a directed verdict for a nursing home client at trial. The case alleged development and worsening of decubitus ulcers. In support of their case, plaintiff called a nursing expert as well as a physician expert....
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by Bargnesi BrittJulie Bargnesi Appointed to Council of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Bargnesi Britt PLLC is proud to announce that Julie Bargnesi has been appointed to the Council of the State University of New York at Buffalo. The UB council serves as the primary oversight and advisory body to the university and its...
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittCMS Prods Hospitals to Improve Discharge Info For SNFs & Home Health
A common obstacle in medical malpractice and LTC litigation is discrepancy between wound descriptions at the time of discharge and transfer between institutions. As highlighted here (CMS prods hospitals to improve discharge info for...
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittCMS’ Anticipated Changes for Relaxing COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
CMS published anticipated changes relaxing COVID-19 vaccination requirements for the staff of LTC Facilities. A copy of the policy and regulatory changes is available here: https://lnkd.in/gB7X6Yxu Of note, the rule summary indicates that...
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittHow Hospitals Are Trying to Improve the Patient Experience
from WSJ Online: How Hospitals Are Trying to Improve the Patient Experience
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittKKR-Backed Envision Healthcare Files for Bankruptcy
From Reuters: KKR-Backed Envision Healthcare Files for Bankruptcy
Read Moreby Bargnesi BrittThe Newest Proposal to Amend New York’s Wrongful Death Law
Under the current New York wrongful death statute, only a personal representative of a deceased person can bring a suit for negligence, malpractice and intentional torts and the allowable damages are quite limited. In New York, a suit can only be...
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