OIG Report: PA Nursing Homes Need to Improve Compliance with Federal Requirements
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a new report on November 8, 2023, which says Pennsylvania…
CDC Data Brief: Suicide among Adults Age 55 and Older, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new data brief, Suicide among Adults Age 55 and Older, 2021. Access it here.
Sutter Health Confirms 84K Individuals Affected by Cyberattack on Business Associate
Sutter Health, a healthcare provider serving Northern California, has recently confirmed that patient data was compromised in a hacking incident at one of its business…
Insulin Often Culprit in Hospital Murders as Killers Skirt Regulations Aimed at Medication Mistakes
A former nursing assistant is serving life in prison for killing seven elderly veterans in West Virginia. A registered nurse is accused of killing four…
Agreement Secured with Healthcare System to Resolve Allegations of Employment Discrimination
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYCHH), which provides healthcare services…
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Control Program Fiscal Year 2022 Report
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Annual Report…
Former Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital
A former nurse was sentenced in federal court in Boston for diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of Winchester, was sentenced to…
Biden-Harris Admin Continues Efforts to Increase Transparency of Nursing Home Ownership
The Biden-Harris Administration announced they were taking additional action to empower nursing home residents and their families to make informed decisions about care and to…
6 Skilled Nursing Facilities, Owner, and Management Company Agree to $45.6M Consent Judgement
Prema Thekkek, her management company, Paksn Inc., and six skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) owned by Thekkek and/or operated by Paksn have agreed to enter into…
New Plan Announced to Address Language Barriers and Strengthen Language Access
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took the next step in working to ensure greater access to the life-saving services that…