Case of Legionnaires’ Found at Arkansas Nursing Home
A case of Legionnaires’ disease has been found at a Fort Smith nursing home according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).
DOL, NLRB Sign Agreement to Strengthen Information-Sharing, Outreach on Whistleblower Protections
The US Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the board…
Michigan Psychotherapy Clinic Owner Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy Charges
A Farmington Hills clinic owner, Mohamed Kazkaz, 54, was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to healthcare…
HHS Proposes Rule to Establish Disincentives for Information Blocking Healthcare Providers
On October 30, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule for public comment that would establish disincentives for…
Michigan Hospital Using Bottled Water after Debris Found in Water Supply
A Monroe, Michigan hospital moved to use bottled water for drinking and food preparation, as well as installed filters on some sinks and showers for…
Colorado Hospital Closed after Loss of Heating, Hot Water
AdventHealth Porter, a hospital in Denver, announced Monday afternoon that it temporarily suspended all services and was closed to new patients because of a lack…
New York Man Charged with Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Scheme
Manishkumar Patel was charged and arrested in connection with a healthcare fraud and kickback scheme involving the sale of fraudulent prescriptions. As alleged in the…
HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Cyberattack Investigation
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability…
EEOC Announces Opening of 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the opening today of the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection due Dec. 5, 2023. To meet…
Two Nursing Home Chains Resolve Allegations of Americans with Disabilities Act Violations
Two nursing home chains in Washington resolved allegations that they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by denying admission to prospective residents because of…