Louisiana Woman Accused of Neglecting, Stealing $40K from Elderly Man in Her Care
A Jennings woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly man who was malnourished and living in unclean conditions in her home.
US Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Vohra Wound Physicians for Alleged Fraud
The United States filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Vohra Wound Physicians Management LLC (Vohra) and its founder and majority owner, Dr.…
Owner of Halo Home Healthcare Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Healthcare Fraud
Sharon Romaine Ward, 53, formerly of West Chester, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for fraudulently billing more than $8.5 million to Medicare, Medicaid…
Study on Predicting Skin Tears in Older Nursing Home Residents
Skin tears are traumatic wounds and are among the most prevalent skin conditions in older adults, particularly those in long-term care facilities.
Man Arrested After Striking Worker with Sock Full of Bar Soap at Indiana Nursing Home
Muncie police have arrested a man accused of seriously injuring multiple staff members at a nursing home on Wednesday, April 2.
California Health Center to Pay $195,000 to Settle EEOC Equal Pay Charge
A California non-profit medical center with 15 health centers and clinics has agreed to pay $195,000 to three female employees and provide other injunctive relief…
Hospital and Imaging Services Company to Pay $3.1M for False Claims Act Violations
The United States has reached agreements with several individuals and entities to resolve allegations of improper billing for medical imaging services at a surgical hospital…
Louisiana Chiropractor Convicted of Healthcare and Unemployment Insurance Fraud
A federal jury convicted a Louisiana chiropractor for his role in healthcare fraud and unemployment insurance fraud schemes totaling millions of dollars. According to court…
Camera Captures Theft in Iowa Nursing Home, but Legislation Remains Stalled
While legislation allowing all Iowa nursing home residents to have cameras in their rooms has failed to advance this session, the technology is being successfully…
Medical Transport Company Owner Indicted for Fraud, Abuse, and Money Laundering
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that the Statewide Grand Jury has returned indictments against Instant Transportation, LLC (Instant), a Worcester-based non-emergency medical transportation company,…