An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a theft allegation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Huntland woman. On July 9th, at…
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Tennessee Woman Charged with Theft, Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a theft allegation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Huntland woman. On July 9th, at…
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Pennsylvania Nursing Home Patient Allegedly Assaulted by Nurse
A nursing home resident in Pennsylvania had to be taken to the hospital after allegedly being struck in the face multiple times by a nurse, according to police.
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LNA Sentenced to State Prison for Stealing from Elderly Client
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announced that Nicole Ferry, age 26, of Strafford, has pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the Strafford County Superior Court, on one class…
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Employee Background Check, Training Issues Found During OIG Inspection
A recent inspection by the OIG found that a North Texas nursing facility did not consistently comply with requirements for newly hired staff members. Midtowne Meadows Health and Rehab is…
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Indiana Man Accused of Striking Nursing Home Resident with Metal Walker
An Indiana man has been accused of attacking an acquaintance who lives at a local nursing home, allegedly using a metal walker to strike the other man in the head.
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Three Sentenced for Half-Million Dollar Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
The former owner, office manager, and business manager of a St. Louis County, Missouri-based home healthcare company were sentenced to prison time for healthcare fraud. Doriann Morgan, 59, was sentenced…
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Holiday Season Gift-Giving: Don’t Fall Foul of Anti-Kickback Laws
Healthcare providers and entities participating in Medicare- and Medicaid-supported programs must exercise caution when giving and receiving gifts during the holiday season. Even well-intentioned gifts, if not carefully considered, can…
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Mental Health Center Fined $100K for Delayed Patient Records Access
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a $100,000 civil monetary penalty against Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center (“Rio Hondo”)…
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Financial Advisor Gets 41 Months in Prison for Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
A West New York financial advisor was sentenced to 41 months in prison for 11 counts of defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4 million and transacting…
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Defendants Charged in Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Scheme Involving Foot Baths
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced seven individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and…
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