1.4M Victims, 30 Healthcare Data Breaches Reported to HHS in March
The number of healthcare data breaches reported to HHS in March dipped for the second month in a row, HealthITSecurity’s analysis of the HHS Office…
Pennsylvania Nurse Pleads Guilty to Neglect and Falsifying a Medical Record
A Pennsylvania nurse formerly employed at a senior living facility has pled guilty to neglect of a care-dependent person and tampering with medical records. A…
Justice Department Issues Guidance on Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder under the ADA
The Department of Justice announced today that it has published guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with opioid use disorder…
Widow of Man Who Froze to Death Sues Nursing Home
The widow of a man who froze to death overnight after he walked out of his nursing home has filed a lawsuit against the facility,…
Indiana-based senior living community to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Heart of CarDon, a Bloomington, Indiana-based senior living community, will pay $115,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the…
Phishing Attacks, Email Security Incidents Hit 3 Healthcare Orgs
Three healthcare organizations recently began notifying patients of separate email security incidents that potentially exposed protected health information (PHI).
Minnesota Healthcare Provider Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination against Deaf Applicant
A recently filed lawsuit by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged a Minnesota healthcare provider with violating the civil rights of a qualified,…
Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint against Two Lab CEOs, One Hospital CEO, and Others
The Justice Department has filed a complaint against two laboratory CEOs, one hospital CEO, and other individuals and entities, alleging False Claims Act violations based…
FDA head admits controversy over Alzheimer’s drug decision impacted experts’ trust in the agency
Robert Califf, the new head of the Food and Drug Administration, admitted that the agency’s controversial approval of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm has diminished its…
Former nursing assistant gets 12-year sentence for stealing from Florida seniors in her care
Former nursing assistant Chiquita Lashae McGee, 33, had a wild ride while it lasted — stealing more than $300,000 in cash and luxury goods bought…