Doctor Convicted at Trial for Unlawfully Dispensing Controlled Substances
On Jan. 12, a Miami federal court jury convicted a doctor of conspiracy to unlawfully dispense and distribute controlled substances, and six counts of unlawfully…
Merck Reaches Settlement with Insurers over $1.4 Billion NotPetya Malware Attack
The Pharmaceutical giant Merck has finally obtained a settlement with its insurance policy providers over a June 2017 cyberattack that Merck claimed resulted in $1.4…
Owner of LTC Facilities Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Attempting to Obstruct IRS
A Georgia man was sentenced on January 18, 2024, to two years in prison for obstructing the IRS in its efforts to collect employment taxes.…
Trinity Health-Michigan to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
Trinity Health Grand Rapids, formerly known as Mercy Health St. Mary’s, a hospital and member of the Trinity Health-Michigan health system, agreed to pay $50,000…
DOL Recovers $47K in Back Wages, Damages for 2 Workers Illegally Fired by Employer for Taking Protected Leave
The US Department of Labor has recovered $47,728 in back wages and liquidated damages for two former employees of two separate Tennessee-based healthcare providers that…
NY Man Sentenced to Federal Prison and $850K in Civil Fines and Restitution for Durable Medical Equipment Scheme
Jeffrey Brooks, 40, of Clarence Center, New York, was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of…
Iowa Assisted Living Facility Evacuates Due to Pipe Damage
An assisted living facility in Pleasantville was forced to evacuate early Thursday morning after a pipe issue had caused damage to the dining room ceiling.
Former Pharmacy President Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $32M Healthcare Kickback Scheme
A former president of a pharmacy business was sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a healthcare kickback conspiracy involving prescriptions for…
Settlements Announced with Three Temporary Nurse Staffing Agencies for Overcharging LTC Facilities
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced settlements with three temporary nurse staffing agencies to resolve allegations that they failed to comply with regulations and…
Georgia Owner of Long-Term Care Facilities Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Attempting to Obstruct IRS
A Georgia man was sentenced to two years in prison for obstructing the IRS in its efforts to collect employment taxes. According to court documents…