Massachusetts Nursing Home Reaches $90,000 Settlement with Attorney General
On June 24, 2021, an Attorney General (AG) in Massachusetts announced a $90,000 settlement with a Boston area nursing home to resolve allegations that it…
Several Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Healthcare Company for Ransomware Attack
A five-hospital health system located in California is facing several class action lawsuits from patients who charge that system leaders failed to keep their medical…
AHRQ Releases Resources to Help Nursing Homes Track and Trend COVID-19 Vaccinations for both Residents and Staff
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released resources that enable nursing home staff to track and trend COVID-19 vaccine administration data for…
Former Hospital Employee Sentenced for Accessing Ex-Boyfriend’s Medical Records
On June 14, 2021, a former hospital employee was sentenced for wrongfully accessing and distributing her ex-boyfriend’s medical records. The former employee received probation after…
NY’s AG Recovers over $90,000 in Restitution for Nurse Subjected to Illegal Fines by Employer
A New York Attorney General announced an agreement with a healthcare company in Albany, New York, for unlawfully including a repayment fee provision in their…
OSHA Proposes Fine over $136,000 to an Owner of Four Rhode Island Medical Facilities
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the owner-operator of four Rhode Island medical facilities for failing to protect…
EEOC Announces New Resources about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Workplace Rights
On June 15, 2021, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the release of new resources to educate employees, applicants, and employers about the…
US Files Suit against Calif. SNF Chain and Its Owner for Allegedly Paying Illegal Kickbacks to Physicians
The United States has filed a complaint against a California skilled nursing facility (SNF) chain, one of its owners, and seven of the SNF’s owned…
OIG Finds That CA Did Not Ensure That Nursing Facilities Always Reported Incidents of Potential Abuse or Neglect
An Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit found that California did not ensure that nursing facilities always reported incidents of potential abuse or neglect of…
HHS Issues Revised Notice of Reporting Requirements and Reporting Timeline
On June 11, 2021, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released revised reporting requirements for recipients of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments.…