Long-Term Care Policy after Covid-19 — Solving the Nursing Home Crisis
Nursing homes have been caught in the crosshairs of the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts warn of a suicide surge related to COVID-19. They may be right.
As parts of the US express optimism with regard to “flattening the curve” of COVID-19 infection, the national conversation has broadened to include not only…
Former VA Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Controlled Drugs from VA Urgent Care Clinic
United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that a registered nurse formerly employed with the VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to one…
Ohio Home Healthcare Company Settles Allegations of Improper Billing, Agrees to Pay United States $175,000
Altimate Care LLC has agreed to pay $175,000 to resolve claims that the company improperly billed government health insurance programs including Medicare and Ohio Medicaid…
Sanctioned Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Assessed $93K in Civil Money Penalties
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA-DOH) recently announced that since February, surveyors conducted 1,473 inspections of Pennsylvania’s almost 700 nursing homes, including 907 complaint investigations…
A New Ransomware Deploys Human-Operated Attacks against Healthcare Sector
Microsoft’s security team revealed a new ransomware that is deployed in human-operated attacks.
Manhattan Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Other Drugs
Joseph Olivieri, 73, a physician who practiced in Manhattan, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for participating in a scheme to illegally distribute oxycodone…
How to Use Telemedicine and Stay HIPAA Compliant
As telemedicine becomes a more common way for healthcare providers to interact with patients ― especially during the COVID-19 pandemic ― HIPAA must be at…
Agencies Say COVID-19 Scams Spreading
The claim was at least unique: A Minnesota chiropractic practice said it had a way to help patients fight off COVID-19 infection.
Florida Assisted Living CNA Accused of Stealing from 98-Year-Old Patient
A CNA at a Florida assisted living facility has been accused of stealing from a 98-year-old patient.