Iowa Nursing Home Faces Potential Fines after Resident Dies Due to Alleged Neglect
A nursing home in Iowa may be fined for not addressing the concerns of two certified nursing assistants (CNAs) regarding a resident who later died.…
Global Mortality from Fungal Diseases Has Nearly Doubled
Global incidence and mortality from invasive fungal disease is substantially higher than previously thought, according to a systematic review published last week in The Lancet…
Wisconsin Nursing Home Residents Displaced by Wednesday Night Fire
With temperatures in the single digits Wednesday evening, firefighters from seven departments fought a fire at a Wisconsin nursing home.
North Carolina Man Charged with Rape of 88-Year-Old Resident of Assisted-Living Facility
Greensboro man has been arrested and charged with the rape of an 88-year-old woman at an assisted living center on Monday, according to the Greensboro…
Texas Nursing Home without Heat for Several Days, Concerned Employee Says
Vulnerable seniors at Waterside Nursing and Rehabilitation have been living in freezing conditions for days, according to a staff member and resident.
AmeriHealth Clinics Consent to a $2 Million Judgment to Resolve Healthcare Fraud Allegations
AmeriHealth and its owners, Ryan and Alban Hatch, consented to a $2 million judgment against them in US District Court after admitting to violations of…
Owner of Physical Therapy Clinic Convicted by Federal Jury of Healthcare Fraud Charges
The former owner of several physical therapy clinics in Greater Boston has been convicted by a federal jury of healthcare fraud charges. Chang Goo Yoon,…
Iowa Care Facility Cited for Ignoring Aides’ Concerns Prior to Woman’s Death
A Clarinda nursing home is facing potential fines for allegedly ignoring the concerns of two nursing assistants about a resident who subsequently died.
Nebraska Nursing Home Relocates Residents Due to Heating Issue
Unable to keep the building warm, the Azria Health Montclair nursing home relocated some of its residents, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services…
New York State Health Department Fines Midwife $300K for Falsifying Vaccine Records
The New York State Department of Health announced on January 17, 2024, that it has issued a $300,000 penalty as part of a Stipulation and…