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Judge Rejects Agency Position Regarding Nursing Home Resident Appeals By Lawrence J. Stark & John A. Ziegler Trusts and Estates, September 2019 Windmill Nursing Pavilion v. Illinois Department of Human Services is an important decision because it directly overrules the DHS legal position that only a spouse or court appointed representative may pursue the appeal after the death of the resident.
Judge rejects agency position regarding nursing home resident appeals By Lawrence J. Stark & John A. Ziegler Elder Law, June 2019 Windmill Nursing Pavilion v. Illinois Department of Human Services is an important decision because it directly overrules the DHS legal position that only a spouse or court appointed representative may pursue the appeal after the death of the resident.
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When does Medicare cover skilled nursing care? By Lawrence J. Stark Elder Law, December 2018 A basic outline of the requirements and limitations of Medicare's coverage of skilled nursing care—a subject that often confuses elderly clients.
When does Medicare cover skilled nursing care? By Lawrence J. Stark Health Care Law, June 2018 A basic outline of the requirements and limitations of Medicare's coverage of skilled nursing care—a subject that often confuses elderly clients
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Judge rejects agency position regarding nursing home resident appeals By Lawrence J. Stark & John A. Ziegler Health Care Law, March 2018 Windmill Nursing Pavilion v. Illinois Department of Human Services is an important decision because it directly overrules the DHS legal position that only a spouse or court appointed representative may pursue the appeal after the death of the resident.
Professional services corporations and medical corporations in Illinois—A brief primer By Lawrence J. Stark Health Care Law, June 2015 For Illinois physicians and other health care professionals who want to incorporate, a basic understanding of the relevant statutes and regulations is critical. This issue of the Health Care Lawyer provides a useful primer on this topic. And, look for an article in an upcoming issue discussing the "corporate practice doctrine" in Illinois
How does a violation of the Nursing Home Care Act affect a facility’s right to recover unpaid amounts? By Laura A. Elkayam & Lawrence J. Stark Health Care Law, September 2011 When a nursing home fails to get a resident’s signature on a written contract, can it still collect its charges? Read what the Illinois courts have said.

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