Pharmacy Owner and Physician Charged with Illegally Diverting Oxycodone for Cash
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Frank A. Tarentino III, the Special Agent in Charge of the New…
Former Employee Alleges Disability and Pregnancy Discrimination against Oak Street Health
Jazmin Jones has filed a comprehensive complaint against Oak Street Health MSO, LLC, alleging multiple violations of federal employment laws.
NJ Medical Practice Settles with HHS OCR to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination
On June 4, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a New Jersey…
Mental Health Service Providers Accused of Defrauding Vermont Medicaid
The Attorney General’s Office announced that it has filed civil enforcement actions against two Vermont Medicaid providers for fraud. The lawsuits, currently pending in Vermont…
Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing Facility to Close Amid Conflict over Medicaid Payments
According to a statement from company officials, Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on South Negley Avenue will close Aug. 12.
HHS OCR Takes Action to Ensure Access to Care for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Englewood Ear Nose and Throat (Englewood)…
Lawsuit Filed against Ohio Nursing Home after Fatal Attack on Resident
A lawsuit was filed against an Ohio nursing home after an elderly resident (Resident 1) was physically assaulted by another resident (Resident 2). The incident,…
Pennsylvania Nursing Home Shut Down, Residents Relocated
A Pennsylvania nursing home was shut down by the state May 31, 2024, and residents were relocated, due to safety and health risks.
Man Allegedly Assaults Staff Member at Pennsylvania Nursing Home
A Pennsylvania nursing home resident was arrested after allegedly assaulting a staff member on May 25, 2024, according to a statement by the Watsontown Police…
Florida Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Healthcare Kickback Scheme
A Florida man was sentenced to 96 months in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment (DME) kickback scheme, Attorney for the…