Ohio Radiology Business Owner Convicted at Trial of $2 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Defendant Thomas G. O’Lear, 57, of North Canton, following a five-day trial in Cleveland. O’Lear was convicted of…
Louisiana House votes to give health department authority over nursing home evacuation plans
The Louisiana House voted 101–0 Monday (April 25) to give the Louisiana Department of Health oversight over nursing home emergency preparedness plans in the wake…
Arlington Man Sentenced for East Texas Healthcare Fraud Scheme
An Arlington man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas. Jason Neil…
Texas Former Adult Day Care Owner Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Scheme
On Monday a San Antonio woman was sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay $1,784,817.96 in restitution for her role in a…
Georgia Rehabilitation Center Submitted 808 False Claims to Medicaid/Tricare
A Georgia district court has issued a summary judgment against a state rehabilitation center for 808 false claims billed to Medicaid and Tricare between November…
NC nursing home brings facility back into compliance after 2 people found dead following winter storm
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said a Thomasville nursing home is back up to code after two residents were found dead…
Three Hospitalized after Missouri Nursing Home Fire
Three people were taken to the hospital after a fire at a north St. Louis county nursing home Sunday night.
Iowa Nurse Sues over ‘Patently Inaccurate’ Background Check
Jennifer Malatek, a Johnson County nurse is suing First Advantage Background Services, a background-check company, for allegedly costing her a job offer.
Maryland Assisted-Living Facilities to Pay $950K in Back Wages, Damages, Penalties for Willful FLSA Violations
Despite serving the needs of the elderly at four Maryland assisted-living facilities with high-quality, compassionate care, 27 essential workers fell victim to employers who showed…
State fire marshal investigating Saturday fire; 50 evacuated from Ohio nursing home
The state fire marshal is investigating a Saturday night fire that forced the evacuation of more than 50 residents of a nursing home in Galion.