By John R Kormanik on Posted in UncategorizedFrankly, I had to read this KTVB story twice because I couldn’t believe my eyes. According to Andrea Lutz: “Safe Haven Health Care operates a dozen facilities around Idaho for elderly and disabled seniors. However, the one in Bellevue is operating under the careful watch of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare after reports… Continue Reading
By John R Kormanik on Posted in UncategorizedRecently, Extendicare Health Services Inc. agreed to pay $38 million to the U.S. government and eight states to settle allegations that it billed Medicare and Medicaid for substandard nursing care and unnecessary rehabilitation therapy. According to Reuters, this is a record: “The settlement is the largest paid by a nursing home chain to the government over… Continue Reading
By John R Kormanik on Posted in UncategorizedAfter last week’s somewhat lighthearted post about pet owners, it’s back to something more important. Something that may effect a majority of nursing home and assisted living residents and their families. That something is forced arbitration of disputes with facilities. What is “forced arbitration”? Well, oftentimes when a resident enters a nursing home or assisted… Continue Reading
By John R Kormanik on Posted in UncategorizedAny one who knows me will tell you I am an animal lover. My chocolate Labrador Retriever, Maggie, comes to the office most days with me. (That’s Maggie’s picture.) At first, I was concerned how potential clients would view the fact I have my dog at the office with me. Then I figured: Hey, this… Continue Reading
By LexBlog Admin on Posted in UncategorizedJohn R. Kormanik began his legal career clerking for the Hon. Darrel R. Perry of the Idaho Court of Appeals after which he worked as a Deputy Attorney General in the Natural Resources Division. In 2003, John went into private practice where he began representing clients injured by the negligent acts of others. In 2006,… Continue Reading
By LexBlog Admin on Posted in Uncategorizedhttp://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Include/DataSection/Questions/SearchCriteriaNEW.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&CookiesEnabledStatus=True… Continue Reading
By LexBlog Admin on Posted in UncategorizedT. Guy Hallam, Jr. has been an advocate representing people injured or neglected in nursing homes and care facilities for many years. Guy’s legal career began as a clerk for Chief Judge Karen Lansing of the Idaho Court of Appeals. Since then he has been in private practice representing a variety of clients including those… Continue Reading
By LexBlog Admin on Posted in UncategorizedBradley V. Sneed has over ten years of legal experience practicing in both Idaho federal and state courts. Brad’s law practice in Meridian, Idaho is focused in the fields of civil litigation, employment law, nursing home litigation and insurance litigation. Brad is admitted to practice in the federal and state courts of Idaho and Oregon,… Continue Reading
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By LexBlog Admin on Posted in UncategorizedKormanik Hallam and Sneed LLP provides a full and complete range of services for its Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility clients and their families including negotiated settlements, representation before a Pre-Litigation Screening Panel and litigation. We consult with residents and their families concerning alleged abuse or neglect either in our offices, the facility, or… Continue Reading
By LexBlog Admin on Posted in UncategorizedKormanik Hallam & Sneed LLP 1099 S. Wells St., Suite 120 Meridian, ID 83642 Phone: (208) 288-1888 Fax: (866) 821-9543… Continue Reading
