ASPR TRACIE Releases New and Updated Healthcare Preparedness Resources
Facilities must be ready to respond to a variety of emergencies, including extreme weather events and workplace violence. To aid in this effort, the Administration…
EEOC Sues Medical Practice Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against a medical practice to enforce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans…
Oregon Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multimillion Dollar Drug Treatment Fraud Scheme
A Prineville, Oregon woman was sentenced to federal prison for using stolen identities to submit fraudulent healthcare claims resulting in over $1.5 million in misappropriated…
HHS OCR Settles Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation under HIPAA Security Rule for $250K
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Cascade Eye and Skin Centers, PC,…
Former Pediatrician Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Nursing Home Resident
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault against a patient who was known…
New and Updated Healthcare Preparedness Resources from ASPR TRACIE
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response’s Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (ASPR TRACIE) released new and updated health care preparedness resources, which could help…
Widow Sues Florida Nursing Home over Husband’s Death Due to Alleged Neglect
A case of alleged neglect has surfaced involving a nursing home facility accused of failing to provide adequate care, leading to the death of an…
Medical Practice Administrator Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $600K from Her Employer
A former office manager and bookkeeper for a Rhode Island medical practice was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for misappropriating nearly…
Michigan Nursing Home Manager Charged with Embezzling Resident Funds
Alex Ambrose, 27, of Southfield, was arraigned in 37th District Court in Warren for allegedly embezzling over $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults between September 2023…
Florida Man Sues Nursing Home for Alleged Neglect Leading to Severe Infections
A Palm Beach County man has filed a lawsuit against a local nursing home, alleging severe neglect and mistreatment while he was a resident there.