HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Security Rule Failures for $950,000
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Heritage Valley Health System, which provides…
Nine Individuals Charged in Middle District of Florida in Connection with Healthcare Fraud Schemes
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced criminal charges against nine individuals in connection with alleged schemes to defraud programs entrusted for the care of…
DOL Recovers $195K in Back Wages, Damages for 22 Home Care Workers Denied Full Wages by Employer
A US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found the owners of two Auburn, Washington, adult care homes did not pay 22 caregivers…
Three Louisiana Individuals Charged in Alleged Medicaid Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced criminal charges against three individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to acquire controlled substances by fraud,…
Louisiana Man Indicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that criminal charges have been filed against a West Monroe man in connection with an alleged scheme to…
National Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants and over $2.75B in False Claims
On June 27, 2024, the Justice Department announced the results of their 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. This initiative led to criminal charges…
After 65 Reported Deaths, Philips Edits Ventilator Instructions
Thousands of Philips Respironics’ ventilators are facing issues with inoperative alarms, posing potential risks to patients, the FDA said June 27.
California Pharmacist Charged with Submitting over $300 Million in Fraudulent Claims in Medication Reimbursement Scam
An Inland Empire pharmacist has been charged with using his Montclair pharmacy to submit more than $300 million in fraudulent Medi-Cal claims for prescription medications…
Michigan Doctor Charged for Role in Telehealth Fraud Scheme
US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Theresa A. Kordish, DO has admitted in a plea agreement to costing Medicare…
Healthcare Provider Sued over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A recent court filing in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, alleges severe negligence on the part of a healthcare provider and its associated entities, resulting in significant…