Category Archives: Administrative Appeals

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court recently upheld a DHHS Departmental Appeals Board decision that found a skilled nursing facility’s (“SNF”) deficiencies were at an “immediate jeopardy” level relating to a failure to notify a physician or family member of a significant change in a patient’s condition. See, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center v. Sebelius, 6th Cir. No 09-3239, 6/25/10. Continue reading →