Deer Runs through Nursing Home Window in New York State
A deer reportedly ran through the parking lot of the Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown before crashing through a window and running around inside.
Ohio Nursing Home Resident Found Dead from Hypothermia in Woods behind Facility
An 82-year-old Ohio nursing home resident with dementia was found dead from hypothermia in a wooded area behind her facility. Her son said he believes…
Pennsylvania Psychiatrist Charged with Stealing from Medicare through Improper Billing Scheme
Muhamad Aly Rifai, 49, of Easton, PA, was charged by Indictment with four counts of healthcare fraud stemming from his alleged scheme to improperly and…
US EHR Legal Settlements Since the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
To receive incentive payments, clinicians and organizations are required to use electronic health records (EHRs) that have been certified as meeting the capability, functionality, and…
VA Nursing Home Care: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Oversight of State Veterans’ Homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs pays for about 14,500 veterans to live in 153 state-run nursing homes as of FY2021. VA oversees these homes by…
US DOL Seeking Maryland Home Healthcare Workers Who May Be Owed Back Wages in $1.13M Recovery
The US Department of Labor is trying to locate home healthcare workers employed from April 2020 through March 2022 by a Pikesville company who may…
Memphis Woman Indicted, Charged Following TennCare Billing Investigation
An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of…
Trial Pushed Back until March for Woman Who Worked at Iowa Assisted Living Facility
The jury trial for the woman charged with second-degree murder after someone died at a Bondurant assisted living facility has been pushed back.
Over 96% of NYC’s Nursing Homes & Adult Care Facilities Had Zero Visits from Oversight Agency
Over 96% of New York City’s nursing homes and other adult care facilities failed to receive a single visit from New York’s federally-required adult care…
Iowa Nursing Home Cited for Untrained Workers, Resident Abuse
A Cedar Rapids nursing home previously fined for the financial exploitation of a resident has now been cited for using untrained caregivers.