Nursing Home Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty
A drug dealer who delivered cocaine to a nursing home employee at Brentwood Senior Living Center in Lawton has pleaded guilty to a felony count…
US DOL Recovers $86K in Back Wages, Damages for 127 Healthcare Staffing Employees
The US Department of Labor investigation found the Indianapolis healthcare staffing provider paid straight time for all hours worked and did not pay non-exempt hourly…
HHS OCR Announces First Ever Phishing Cyberattack Investigation Settlement
On December 7, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with a Louisiana medical…
Bill Introduced to Increase Personal Needs Allowance for New York Nursing Home Residents
Legislation introduced Tuesday would increase how much money New Yorkers in nursing homes can keep of their income to use for personal items.
Iowa Care Facility with History of Problems Is Cited in Resident’s Death
An Iowa care facility considered among the worst in the nation has been cited for failing to adequately respond to fatal injuries sustained by a…
New York State Department of Health Declares Flu Is Prevalent
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State. The declaration requires that healthcare workers who…
License of Registered Nurse Convicted of Murder Permanently Suspended by Board
On Tuesday, November 21st, the Michigan Board of Nursing Disciplinary Subcommittee voted to permanently revoke the registered nursing license of Judith Sobol, 43, formerly of…
HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles First Ever Phishing Cyberattack Investigation
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Lafourche Medical Group, a Louisiana medical…
OIG Expects to Recoup $3.44 Billion in Healthcare Fraud for FY 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) expects to recoup billions of dollars in misspent Medicare, Medicaid, and other…
Four Iowa Care Facilities Added to Federal Watchlist of Nursing Homes
Four Iowa nursing homes have been added to the federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities. Over the past four months, the homes have…