How Bankruptcy Can Force the Government to “Show Its Hand” in Healthcare Fraud Cases
by Samuel R. Maizel; Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl, Young, Jones & Weintraub P.C.; Los Angeles
Intrepid U.S.A. Inc. and its affiliates operate as home health care providers and nurse and medical staffing providers through approximately 5,766 employees in 100 locations in 31 states, primarily in the Midwest, South and Southeastern United States. Intrepid serves the elderly, homebound, disabled and other disadvantaged individuals, providing in-home nurses, therapists and administrators. It is currently in bankruptcy in Minneapolis.
Latest Developments in Health Care Bankruptcies
Originally presented at the 2004 Caribbean Insolvency Symposium
There have been numerous bankruptcies in the health care industry during the past 10 years involving all sectors of the industry, including:
- Home health agencies
- Therapy companies
- Physician practice management companies
- Nursing homes
- Assisted living facilities
- Hospitals
Agenda for the 2005 Annual Spring Meeting
The Health Care Committee will present a panel on the treatment of tort claims such as medical malpractice claims in health care bankruptcies. Topics covered will include jurisdictional issues, classification issues, estimation issues and alternative claims resolution techniques.