Colorado Hospital Fined $548,265 for HIPAA Violations Following Cyberattacks
On December 5, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a civil monetary penalty…
Michigan Woman Sentenced to Prison for Posing as Health Professional
On December 3, 2024, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the sentencing of a 38-year-old Michigan woman for multiple felonies related to impersonating a healthcare…
OIG Expects to Recoup over $7 Billion in Healthcare Fraud for FY 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is expected to recover over $7 billion in healthcare fraud during fiscal…
US Settles Claim Against NY Dermatology Practice for Refusing HIV-Positive Patient
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced a settlement with a New York-based dermatology practice, which has offices throughout…
Four Defendants Sentenced in $54.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
On December 2, 2024, US District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan sentenced several individuals for their roles in a $54.3 million healthcare fraud scheme. The defendants…
New York to Implement Paid Prenatal Leave for Employees
Starting January 1, 2025, New York’s Paid Prenatal Leave law will require all private employers in the state to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal…
OCR Settles HIPAA Privacy Violation with Pennsylvania Hospital
On November 26, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with a Pennsylvania hospital…
Former New Hampshire Medical Practice Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
US Attorney Jane E. Young announced that a former New Hampshire woman pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to defrauding her former employer.…
Connecticut Provider to Improve Service Animal Policies After Reaching ADA Settlement
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced on November 27, 2024, that the US Attorney’s Office had reached a settlement…
CMS Updates Appendix Q: New Guidelines for Immediate Jeopardy in Healthcare Settings
On November 21, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revisions to Appendix Q, which guides the identification of immediate jeopardy in…