Social Activities Can Prevent Cognitive Decline in Care Facility Residents
Social activities such as interactions with others and participation in organized events can prevent cognitive decline in long-term care facilities.
Fire breaks out in Bathroom at Pennsylvania Nursing Home
A fire broke out in a Westmoreland County nursing home bathroom around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to officials.
Owner of NJ Counseling Center Admits Orchestrating Healthcare Fraud Scheme
The owner of a New Jersey counseling center admitted her role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving hundreds of false claims. Maria P. Cosentino, 60,…
Wrongful Death Suit Alleges Illinois Nursing Home Patient Died after Falling
The daughter of an Illinois nursing home patient who died after suffering multiple falls claims her mother received negligent care.
New York Hospital Settles Healthcare Fraud Claims for $17.3 Million
On March 12, 2024, a New York hospital settled allegations of unlawful kickbacks to physicians at its chemotherapy infusion center. These kickbacks were tied to…
CA AG Announces Settlement with Nursing Home Chain for Putting Residents at Risk
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Mariner Health Care, Inc. who operated 19 skilled nursing facilities in California. The settlement, which is…
OCR Updated Guidance on Use of Online Tracking Technologies
On March 18, 2024, OCR revised its guidance on “Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates” to remind regulated entities…
More Charges against Nursing Home Employee Who Embezzled $60K from Residents
Johnna Hannah, who is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from residents at a Georgia nursing home, is now facing additional charges.
FDA UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing an update on their ongoing evaluation of quality and performance issues related to plastic syringes made…
Podiatrist Convicted of $4M Foot Bath Fraud Scheme
A federal jury convicted a Tennessee podiatrist for a scheme to defraud Medicare and TennCare by prescribing and dispensing medically unnecessary foot bath medications and…