New York Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars from Healthcare Agency
Alicia Raynor, 42, of Westfield, NY, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20…
Former VA Podiatry Chief Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison for Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Anthony Lazzarino, 69, former Chief of Podiatry for the Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Northern California Healthcare System, was sentenced to six years and six months in…
United States Files False Claims Act Complaint against Drug Maker Mallinckrodt
The US Attorney’s Office announced that it filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Mallinckrodt ARD LLC (formerly known as Mallinckrodt ARD, Inc.…
Department of Justice Launches a National Nursing Home Initiative
Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of the Department of Justice’s National Nursing Home Initiative, which will coordinate and enhance civil and criminal…
Major Generic Pharmaceutical Company Admits to Antitrust Crimes
Sandoz Inc., a generic pharmaceutical company headquartered in New Jersey, was charged for conspiring to allocate customers, rig bids, and fix prices for generic drugs,…
Former Adult Day Care Activity Center Owner in San Antonio Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Scheme and Theft of Social Security Benefits
Scherry Lynn Moses, 52, pleaded guilty federal charges in connection with a scheme that fraudulently billed Medicaid for services not rendered and for stealing benefits…
Man Arrested for Sexual Battery, Elder Abuse at California Nursing Home
An employee has been arrested for inappropriately touching a patient at the Cypress Ridge Care Center in Monterey.
Nurse’s Aide Charged with Battering Indiana Nursing Home Patient
A nurse’s aide faces a felony charge over allegations she battered an 84-year-old patient at an Indiana nursing home.
Two Connecticut Physicians Pay over $4.9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Dr. Crispin Abarientos and his wife, Dr. Antonieta Abarientos, have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments in which they…
Pennsylvania Woman Has Nursing License Suspended
The State Board of Nursing recently suspended the license of an Albrightsville nurse who failed to report her criminal conviction in Northampton County.