Healthcare hackers demanded an average ransom of $4.6M last year, says BakerHostetler
The latest edition of the annual BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report found that ransomware in 2020 continued to be a threat — and that…
New York lawmakers Mandate Minimum Staffing for Nursing Homes, Hospitals
The New York State Legislature approved measures that will require hospitals and nursing homes to meet minimum staffing levels of nurses and other healthcare staff.…
MI Home Help Provider Charged with Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that she has charged Khadisha L. Saunders-Davenport, 43, with one count of Medicaid Fraud-False Claim. Saunders-Davenport is the owner of…
AZ Governor Wants Nursing Home Oversight Board Axed after Failures
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed routine legislation that would have allowed the board that oversees licenses and certifications for managers of nursing homes and…
Many Healthcare Workers Facing ‘Vaccinate or Terminate’ Mandates
As the United States struggles to reach herd immunity against COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy is emerging as a chief rival.
Maryland Gov. Hogan orders nursing homes to report staff, resident COVID vaccinations weekly
In an ongoing push to improve vaccination rates, the state will now post data weekly on how many residents and staff at each nursing home…
Virginia SNF Operators Agree to Settle Americans with Disabilities Act Allegations
A Virginia skilled nursing facility has agreed to pay compensatory damages and a civil penalty, in addition to enacting remedial actions for residents with disabilities,…
Three Florida Men Charged in $46 Million Healthcare Fraud, Kickback, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Three telemarking company owners were charged for their alleged participation in a $47 million healthcare fraud, kickback, and money laundering scheme involving the referral of…
Indiana Nursing Home Official Admits Taking $91,400
An Indiana human resources director admitted she embezzled $91,400 from a Hobart nursing home where she worked. 1
Ohio Nursing Home Workers Can Skip COVID-19 Tests if Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated employees in Ohio’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities will no longer have to undergo twice-weekly testing for the coronavirus, Gov. Mike DeWine…