Compliance Director and Office Manager Convicted in Healthcare Kickback Scheme
Two former leaders of Life Touch LLC, a North Carolina substance abuse treatment company, have pleaded guilty to their roles in a scheme to pay…
Hepatitis B Virus Transmission Associated with Assisted Blood Glucose Monitoring in SNF
In May 2024, the North Carolina Division of Public Health (NCDPH) was notified by the Surry County Health Department that a hospitalized patient aged 69…
HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Security Rule Investigation
On August 18, 2025, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a New York-based…
PA Woman Accused of Stealing More Than $100K from Her 91-Year-Old Mother
A Pennsylvania woman who stole more than $100,000 from her 91-year-old mother was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, financial exploitation of…
New Chicago DOJ Section Targets Criminal Healthcare Fraud
Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, announced the creation of a new section within the Office’s Criminal Division dedicated…
Med-Net Concepts, Inc. News & Views Newsletter August 2025
False Claim: The Amount Falsely Billed or the Amount Reimbursed By David Barmak, JD CEO WHAT IF a skilled nursing facility (SNF) intentionally submits a…
Power of Attorney Abuse Cases Highlight Risks to Elderly Residents and Care Providers
Two recent criminal cases illustrate how financial abuse by individuals acting under power of attorney (POA) can leave elderly residents without funds to pay for…
Cardiologist Sentenced to 37 Months for Healthcare Fraud and Bribery Scheme
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that Niranjan Mittal was sentenced to 37 months in prison in connection…
Man Stole Nearly $1 Million from His Grandmother in Indiana Nursing Home
Indiana State Police (ISP) said a man stole nearly $1 million from his grandmother while she lived in an assisted living facility in southern Indiana.
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $400K from 92-Year-Old Grandmother
A man from Pittsburgh is accused of stealing nearly $400,000 from his 92-year-old grandmother over four years, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office.