OIG Report Says Lessons Learned during Pandemic Can Improve Nursing Home Care
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a new report on February 26, 2024, which says that…
CDC Updates and Simplifies Respiratory Virus Recommendations
CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified…
Grace Lutheran Communities Falls Victim of ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Attack
Grace Lutheran Communities in Wisconsin, a provider of rehabilitation services, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing, has experienced a ransomware attack.
Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 70 Months for Unlawful Drug Distribution
Danielle Simonson, age 52, of Fort Ann, New York, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for distributing controlled substances outside the course of professional…
Florida Man Admits over $3.6 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
A Florida man admitted his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, US Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Steve Chicoye, 55, of Orlando, Florida,…
Georgia Laboratory Owner Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge and Pays $14.3 Million
Andrew (Drew) Maloney, 57, of Roswell, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks, the Justice Department…
Medical Doctor to Pay $60,000.00 to Resolve Civil Liability for Alleged Violations of the False Claims Act
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Peter J. Baddick, III has agreed to pay the United States…
ALPHV Blackcat Ransomware Targets Healthcare: Urgent Recommendations from CISA
On February 27, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services…
Couple Accused of Stealing from Missouri Nursing Home Resident
A Callaway County couple are accused of stealing from a 68-year-old nursing home resident in Mokane. Court documents state that employees from Callaway Bank contacted…
Hacking at UnitedHealth Unit Cripples a Swath of the US Health System
Early in the morning of Feb. 21, Change Healthcare, a company unknown to most Americans that plays a huge role in the US health system,…