South Carolina AG: Nursing Home Housekeeper Charged with Stealing from Resident
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) has arrested Mary E. Rouse, 22 years old, of Graniteville,…
US DOL Offers Webinar to Help Employers Understand Workers’ Rights, Reduce Wage Violations
As part of an effort to address wage-related violations by the Southeast’s care industries’ employers, the US Department of Labor will hold a webinar on…
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Drug Distribution, False Statement to Medicare, and PPP Fraud
Tommy Louisville (71, Pembroke Pines) has pleaded guilty to unlawful drug distribution, making a false statement related to healthcare matters, and wire fraud. Louisville faces…
Georgia Doctor Pays $225,000 to Resolve Allegations for Improper Billing
Saima Syed, MD, Atlanta Medical and Aesthetic Center, Inc. d/b/a AIM Medical Center (“Syed Practice Group”), and Rehan Syed have agreed to pay $225,000 to…
After Major Data Breach, Personal Information of 1.2 Million Chicago Area Patients at Risk
A recent data breach at a medical transcription firm contracted by Cook County Health (CCH) exposed the personal information of more than 1.2 million CCH…
Additional Charges for Nurse Who Gave Excessive Doses of Insulin to Nursing Home Residents
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced dozens of new charges against a western Pennsylvania registered nurse (RN) who was previously charged with homicide and attempted murder…
Owner of Indian Marketing Company Admits Role in $11.5M Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Scheme
The owner of a marketing company located in India admitted his role in conspiracies to commit healthcare fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.…
Florida Laboratory Agrees to Pay over $1.1 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations
Clinical laboratory Genesis Reference Laboratories LLC (Genesis), of Orlando, Florida, has agreed to pay $1,195,845 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that its marketers paid…
Four Ohio Area Individuals Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Kevin A. Clay, age 40, formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio was sentenced to 51 months’ imprisonment after being convicted during a trial of conspiracy, healthcare fraud,…
Michigan Psychotherapy Clinic Owner Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy Charges
A Michigan clinic owner was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in federal prison after having pled guilty to healthcare fraud and money laundering…