McGuireWoods lawyers Helen Suh, Art Gambill, Christopher Green, Brian Swett and William Nash penned an article discussing the ramifications of the In re: Bayou Shores SNF LLC decision, which may offer bankruptcy as a viable option for providers facing Medicare and Medicaid termination. They describe the factual background of the case, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ exclusion and termination power in bankruptcy proceedings, the assumption of the Medicare provider agreement and plan feasibility, and the potential impact of the ruling on troubled healthcare providers, should it survive all appeals. Subscribers can read the full text of the story at www.law360.com.