US Attorney Settles Fraud Lawsuit Against VNS Health for Billing Irregularities
The United States has settled a civil fraud lawsuit against Visiting Nurse Service of New York d/b/a VNS Health, Visiting Nurse Service of New York…
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Charge
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Roberto Coviello, Special Agent in Charge of the US Department of Health and Human…
Tennessee Podiatrist Sentenced for $4M Foot Bath Fraud Scheme
A Tennessee podiatrist was sentenced to four years in prison for a scheme to defraud Medicare and TennCare, a Medicaid program administered by the State…
NY AG Announces Indictments of Medical Transport Companies for Stealing over $4.4M from Medicaid
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the indictments and arrests of five Medicaid-contracted transportation providers and their seven companies for stealing over $4.4 million…
Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrator Charged with Fabricating Stalking, Harassment Threats
A former nursing home administrator fabricated stalking and harassment threats, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, who say their investigation into the threats began…
South Carolina Nursing Home Employee Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison
A 52-year-old South Carolina woman was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. The announcement was made by the…
Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and over $2.75B in False Claims
The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse…
CDC Recommends Updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season
On June 27, CDC recommended the updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall…
CDC Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendation for Adults
On June 26, CDC updated its recommendation for the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in people ages 60 and older. For this upcoming…
Michigan Nurse Charged with Falsifying Medical Records Connected to Resident Fall
A Michigan woman was arraigned on June 25, 2024, for falsifying medical records connected to the fall of a resident under her care at a…