Four Defendants Plead Guilty to Defrauding Virginia Medicaid
The final defendant pled guilty on Aug. 29 in a healthcare fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $1 million in loss. The Virginia Medicaid Program…
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident’s Death
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Florida nursing home, alleging severe negligence and violations of residents’ rights.
Tennessee Comptroller’s Report Reveals Financial Management Issues at Nursing Home
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has completed a Medicaid examination of a nursing home in Antioch, with the report released on August 29, 2024. The review…
Louisiana Nursing Home Resident Reportedly Possesses Drugs
Ouachita Parish Metro Narcotics Unit agents arrested a nursing home resident on August 23 after he allegedly tried to smoke crack cocaine at the facility.
Washington Caregiver Sentenced for Stealing from Deceased Woman’s Bank Account
A nursing assistant in Pierce County whose license was suspended after she was accused of stealing from her deceased client’s bank account has pleaded guilty…
Former Texas Nurse Loses License, Sentenced to Jail for Stealing Drugs at Work
A former nurse at Houston Methodist who stole drugs meant for patients for her personal use will surrender her Texas nursing license for life, spend…
Healthcare Provider to Pay $10.8M Settlement for False Claims Due to Oncologist’s Misconduct
On August 27, 2024, the US Attorney for the District of Montana announced a settlement agreement between the federal government and a healthcare system based…
Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
A Madison man pled guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. According to court documents and statements made in court, Reginald Fullwood, Jr., 59,…
Former Ohio Healthcare Worker Sentenced Four to Six Years Following Theft
A former healthcare worker was sentenced to four to six years in prison Thursday in Medina County Common Pleas Court, involving the theft of jewelry…
Iowa Nursing Home Owner Says Fire-Safety Issue Triggered Evacuation
The owners of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home say a fire-safety issue resulted in the evacuation of the facility earlier this week.