Regulatory Compliance
Long-term care facilities are required to manage a variety of requirements on a daily basis. Attorney Hynum Law has experience assisting facilities with addressing the following regulatory requirements:
- Survey of certification requirements
- Corporate compliance
- Alleged incidents of abuse and neglect
- Ownership changes
- Documentation and privacy matters
We can also assist with developing policies and procedures designed to help your facility in maintaining compliance going forward, while limiting liability.
Employment Issues
Managing employees is one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of running a business. Hynum Law has extensive experience This includes:
- Drafting and enforcement of employment contracts
- Development of employee handbooks
- Employment discrimination
- Termination
- Providing advice to avoid potential civil suits
We also specialize in assisting unionized clients with:
- Union contract negotiations
- Union organizing campaigns and elections
- Unfair labor practice charges
- Contract grievance proceedings and labor arbitration
- Collective bargaining agreements
Collections
As a former long-term care administrator, Attorney Hynum understands the need to balance the cost of pursuing collection on accounts with the balance owed. His unique command of the regulations governing Medical Assistance eligibility gives him
- Creation and implementation of pragmatic collection techniques
- Cost conscious and effective representation
- Guidance to support legal action when required
Medicare/Medicaid Eligibility and Reimbursement
Many long-term care facilities derive a significant percentage of their revenue from Medicaid recipients. Residents or their families traditionally control the Medicaid eligibility process, but unfortunately, many residents and their families are unwilling or unable to cooperate in securing Medicaid coverage. This leaves the nursing home in the position of caring for an indigent resident at great expense, while receiving no reimbursement.
Our unique experience allows us to develop legal and practical solutions to Medicaid eligibility issues that are "outside the box." Our experience includes development of policies and procedures that are designed to promote a consistent, uniform, and effective method of addressing these affairs at the facility level.
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In addition to our expertise with long term care, we also assist local businesses with matters related to:
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Equal Pay Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act
- Other federal, state and local laws governing employment
In addition to assisting with the defense of these laws, we can also assist you in developing an employee handbook that can minimize your risk of future issues.
