Wrongful Death Suit Alleges Illinois Nursing Home Patient Died after Falling, Hitting Head
The family of a resident who died after falling at an Illinois nursing home claims she was injured due to negligent care and filed a…
Health Insurance Company Pays $80K Settlement to HHS to Resolve HIPAA Matter
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a settlement on August 24, 2023, with a…
Tennessee Doctor Sentenced in Healthcare Fraud Case
Dr. Samson K. Orusa, 61, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after being convicted of over a dozen felony healthcare…
Third South Dakota Nursing Home Closes in 2023
A third South Dakota nursing home will close this year — citing short staff, rising costs and years of insufficient Medicaid reimbursement. More than 15…
California Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
A California man pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $345,108 in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans from a financial institution and the Small Business Administration (SBA). According…
Family Suing Nursing Home after Nurse Accused of Giving 83-Year-Old Man Lethal Doses of Insulin
A registered nurse is accused of administering lethal doses of insulin to an 83-year-old man which led to his death, and his family is taking…
Second Arrest for Florida Woman with Stolen CNA Credentials
Police arrested a 30-year-old Florida woman on August 22, 2023, after she was found to be posing as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at a…
CDC Launches New Effort for Strengthening Survival and Recovery Rates for Sepsis Patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements to support all US hospitals in ensuring effective teams…
CMS Is Taking Action to Address Benefit Integrity Issues Related to Hospice Care
Effective oversight and enforcement are important to protect the integrity of the Medicare program, especially for vulnerable, seriously ill individuals and their families. The Centers…
NJ Mental Health Services Provider Improperly Received $1.7M in Medicaid Funds, Audit Finds
The Office of the State Comptroller released an audit that shows a New Jersey mental health provider improperly billed and was paid more than $1.7…