McKnight’s Long Term Care News: On PREP Act, Still Too Early to Tell Whether Providers Will be Immune
New York City Partner Drew Graham, Aging Services Practice Area founder at Hall Booth Smith, and Tara Clayton, Senior Vice President at risk management firm Marsh McLennan, recently joined McKnight’s Long Term Care News senior editor Kimberly
Medscape: Drew Graham on COVID Liability Claims Involving Post-Acute Care
In a MedScape story about a proliferation of new lawsuits resulting from care provided or delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Drew Graham, partner and leader of the Aging Services Practice Area at Hall Booth Smith, told the publication most of
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Supreme Court’s Decision to Review PREP Act COVID-19 Liability Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court may finally determine whether COVID-19 liability cases related to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act belong in state or federal court. While states can currently consider cases based on federal law,
Hall Booth Smith Expands New York City Office with Addition of Four Attorneys
New York, NY – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) has added four attorneys to its New York City office as the firm expands to serve its clients in the state of New York. Warren S. Koster is a Partner in our New York City office. He comes to HBS w
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Nursing Home “Win” from SCOTUS Case
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday said it will review a ruling that revived an injury lawsuit against a state-owned nursing home. The case has wide-reaching implications for providers. It could add a new right for private lawsuits
McKnight’s Newsmakers Podcast: Drew Graham on Unraveling PREP Act Immunity
Nursing home providers seeking protection from lawsuits and financial liability related to the care they’ve provided during the pandemic are largely dependent on the federal PREP Act, especially now that many state shield laws are expiring. B
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Fed Spotlight Detracting from Patient Focus
An effort to improve transparency into nursing home ownership took a major leap forward when federal officials posted previously non-public data April 20, but providers and legal experts cautioned that early findings should not be viewed in a va
McKnight’s Newsmakers Podcast: Drew Graham on CMS Consideration for Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule Study
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching an ambitious study in support of the first minimum staffing rule for nursing homes. If you think you know how they will set their targets and all the reasons they will matter to provi
Hall Booth Smith Adds Stewart G. Milch as Of Counsel in New York City Office
NEW YORK, NY – January 6, 2022 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to welcome experienced attorney Stewart G. Milch as Of Counsel to its growing office in New York City. For almost 30 years Stewart has concentrated his practice on appeals to
Healthcare Risk Management: Drew Graham on How Circuit Court Decision May Increase COVID Lawsuits
In an article in Healthcare Risk Management, Drew Graham, Partner and leader of the Aging Services practice, explains how a decision from the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals holding that nursing homes were not protected by the 2005 Public Read