Month: August 2015

Video Camera in Grandma’s Nursing Home Room

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Aug 26, 2015 |

Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s proposal to help ensure the safety and well-being of nursing home residents has been signed into law in Illinois. House Bill 2462, sponsored by Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) and Sen. Terry Link (D-Waukegan), was passed by the...

New law coming on “Observation” status for Medicare Patients

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Aug 5, 2015 |

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Monday night requiring hospitals across the nation to tell Medicare patients when they receive observation care, but have not been admitted to the hospital. It's a distinction that's easy to miss until patients are hit...