Cowart v. Newberry - Estate Dispossessory Appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied an emergency motion filed by Clarence Allen Cowart seeking to compel the trial court clerk to transmit the complete record and transcript for docketing his appeal. The Court denied the motion because the raised issues must first be adjudicated in the trial court under OCGA § 5-6-48(c). The underlying case involves a dispossessory order entered in favor of Krystal M. Newberry as Administrator of the Estate of Billy J. Gay.

Calvin Lewis Neal v. State - Interlocutory Appeal Dismissal

The GA Court of Appeals dismissed Calvin Lewis Neal's interlocutory application (Docket A26I0165) for lack of jurisdiction because the certificate of immediate review was not filed within 10 days as required by OCGA § 5-6-34(b). The court clarified that the trial court must first vacate and re-enter its December 22 order before issuing a new certificate to allow interlocutory review.

Demarcus Davis v. Young Seon Jo - Domestic Relations Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Demarcus Davis's appeal in Case No. A26A1459 (Davis v. Jo) for lack of jurisdiction. Davis attempted a direct appeal from a final divorce judgment when Georgia law requires domestic relations appeals to proceed via discretionary application under OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2). The Court granted Jo's motion to dismiss, ending Davis's appeal.

Smith v. Cornerstone Residential Management - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied Willie G. Smith's emergency motion for supersedeas and to enforce the Camron Remedy in his civil case against Cornerstone Residential Management, LLC D/B/A Freedom's Path. The motion was denied in a one-page procedural order under docket number A26E0176.

Marvin Hillman III v. State - Discretionary Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Marvin Hillman III's discretionary application as untimely. Hillman filed his application 93 days after the trial court's order denying his extraordinary motion for new trial, exceeding the 30-day statutory requirement under OCGA § 5-6-35(d). The court lacked jurisdiction to consider the appeal because the filing deadline is jurisdictional.

City of Atlanta v. Ronald Frank Petty, Jr - Interlocutory Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted the City of Atlanta's Application for Interlocutory Appeal in the case against Ronald Frank Petty, Jr (Docket No. A26I0170). The appellant must file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days of this order. The Superior Court clerk is directed to include a copy of this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System Rate Update

CMS has published a proposed rule updating the Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) rates for Fiscal Year 2027. The proposal includes changes to payment rates, wage indices, and other policy adjustments affecting IPF reimbursement under Medicare Part A. Public comments are being accepted through June 1, 2026.

SNF FY2027 Payment Rates and Quality Reporting Program Updates

CMS published a proposed rule updating Medicare payment rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. The rule proposes changes to the Prospective Payment System, consolidated billing provisions, and the SNF Quality Reporting Program. Public comments are due by June 1, 2026.

CVR Management pays $4M for unnecessary vein procedures billed to federal healthcare programs

CVR Management, LLC (dba Center for Vein Restoration) and Center for Vascular Medicine, LLC, along with their CEO, agreed to pay $4 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations. The government alleged the defendants submitted claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE for medically unnecessary vein procedures including sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and endovenous laser ablations. The settlement originated from a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit filed by two former employees.

CMS Medicare Secondary Payer Enforcement for Workers' Comp Settlements

CMS announced enforcement actions for Medicare Secondary Payer Section 111 quarterly reporting, with penalties effective October 11, 2025 for settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries. CMS will conduct random quarterly audits using AI tools and publicly report results. Self-insured employers and insurance companies with workers' compensation claims settlements must ensure proper reporting to avoid penalties.