Maryland Woman Arrested and Charged with Pretending to Be a Nurse
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the arrest and charges against a Maryland woman for identity theft and fraudulent employment attempts in Delaware.
Nursing Home Would Have 10-Plus Years to Pay $1 Million Owed to the State of Iowa
An Iowa nursing home that owes taxpayers more than $1 million has negotiated a 10-year payment plan with state officials. In May, the for-profit facility…
California Nursing Home Faulted over Two Deaths in Less Than Three Months
California regulators faulted a Mission Hills nursing home for violations that played a part in the deaths of two residents in less than three months,…
Audit Finds 1 in 4 For-Profit Nursing Homes Noncompliant with Infection Preventionist Rules
On August 19, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report indicating that certain for-profit…
Nationwide Home Healthcare and Hospice Provider to Pay $3.85M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Intrepid USA, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and various wholly-owned subsidiaries (Intrepid) have agreed to pay $3,850,000 to resolve allegations that Intrepid violated the False…
Early Morning Fire Alarm at Illinois Nursing Home Prompts Emergency Response
Emergency services were dispatched to an Illinois nursing home to respond to an activated fire alarm at 4:34 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Estate Sues Nursing Home Operator over Alleged Negligence Leading to Resident’s Death
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging severe negligence and misconduct at a Florida nursing home, leading to the death of a resident.
Missouri Man Sentenced for Home Healthcare Fraud
US District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced a man who used his brother’s identity to fraudulently obtain money from the Missouri Medicaid Program to six…
Ohio Nursing Home to Pay $150,000 in Age and Sex Discrimination Settlement
A nursing and rehabilitation facility in Athens, Ohio, has agreed to pay $150,000 and provide additional relief to settle an age and sex discrimination case…
Modeling Nursing Home Harms from COVID-19 Staff Furlough Policies
Current guidance to furlough healthcare staff with mild COVID-19 illness may prevent the spread of COVID-19 but may worsen nursing home staffing shortages as well…