OCR Issues Updated Guidance on the Use of Online Tracking Technologies and HIPAA
On March 18, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued updated guidance on the “Use of…
FDA Issues Update Regarding Plastic Syringes Made in China
On March 19, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided an update about their ongoing evaluation of quality and performance issues related to…
OIG Releases Medicaid Fraud Control Units Annual Report for FY 2023
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released their annual report which shows that Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs)…
New York Hospital Settles Healthcare Fraud Claims for $17.3 Million
On March 12, 2024, a New York hospital settled allegations of unlawful kickbacks to physicians at its chemotherapy infusion center. These kickbacks were tied to…
Sleep Clinic Owner Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Submitting Fraudulent Claims
A California man was sentenced on March 11, 2024, to 19 months in prison for committing healthcare fraud and aggravated identity theft by submitting more…
California Medical Center Hit by Phishing Attack, Exposing Patient Data
On March 8, 2024, a California medical center filed a data breach notice with the state Attorney General after discovering an email phishing attack gave…
Medical Records Exposed after Georgia Hospital Clearance
A Georgia hospital recently underwent a thorough clearance in anticipation of new ownership. However, personal information, medical records, and even biohazardous waste were strewn about…
Hospital to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Charge
A hospital in Seattle, Washington, has agreed to pay $125,000 in compensatory damages and back pay to a former employee and provide other injunctive relief…
Florida Hospital Employee Arrested after Loaded Guns and Ammunition Found on Campus
Police arrested a 54-year-old Florida hospital employee on March 7 after they found that he had firearms and ammunition in his possession on the facility’s…
Care Worker Convicted of Medicaid Fraud for Falsely Claiming Home Care Hours
On March 8, 2024, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Philadelphia man was found guilty of Medicaid fraud and related crimes. The defendant…