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The End of Compulsory Arbitration?

GOOD NEWS!

The New York Times reports that the federal Health and Human Services Department has issued a rule that appllies to facilities that participate and Medicare and Medicaid.  It bars compulsory arbitration in nursing homes and other such facilities.  Read the article  here http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/business/dealbook/arbitration-nursing-homes-elder-abuse-harassment-claims.html?ribbon-ad-idx=5&rref=business/dealbook&module=Ribbon&version=context&region=Header&action=click&contentCollection=DealBook&pgtype=article

Jim Schuster, CELA

Jim is one of 18 Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Michigan. He has numerous titles in the Elder Law field , including former Chair of the Michigan State Bar Elder Law Section, and has been a licensed attorney since 1978. His clients like his caring, respectful handling of their problems.