Connecticut Man Admits Role in $7.8 Million Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Scheme
A Connecticut man admitted his role in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment (DME) healthcare fraud and kickback scheme. Jesse Foote, 58, of Fairfield, Connecticut, pleaded guilty to a two-count information…
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Doctor Accused of Recording Women, Children on Hidden Cameras for Several Years
A doctor in Michigan, Dr. Oumair Aejaz, is accused of using hidden cameras to record unsuspecting women and children, including those as young as 2 years old, in locations such…
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Maryland Woman Arrested and Charged with Pretending to Be a Nurse
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the arrest and charges against a Maryland woman for identity theft and fraudulent employment attempts in Delaware.
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Nursing Home Would Have 10-Plus Years to Pay $1 Million Owed to the State of Iowa
An Iowa nursing home that owes taxpayers more than $1 million has negotiated a 10-year payment plan with state officials. In May, the for-profit facility filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3…
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California Nursing Home Faulted over Two Deaths in Less Than Three Months
California regulators faulted a Mission Hills nursing home for violations that played a part in the deaths of two residents in less than three months, potentially putting its license at…
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Audit Finds 1 in 4 For-Profit Nursing Homes Noncompliant with Infection Preventionist Rules
On August 19, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report indicating that certain for-profit nursing homes may have failed…
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Nationwide Home Healthcare and Hospice Provider to Pay $3.85M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Intrepid USA, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and various wholly-owned subsidiaries (Intrepid) have agreed to pay $3,850,000 to resolve allegations that Intrepid violated the False Claims Act in connection with…
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Early Morning Fire Alarm at Illinois Nursing Home Prompts Emergency Response
Emergency services were dispatched to an Illinois nursing home to respond to an activated fire alarm at 4:34 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
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Estate Sues Nursing Home Operator over Alleged Negligence Leading to Resident’s Death
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging severe negligence and misconduct at a Florida nursing home, leading to the death of a resident.
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Missouri Man Sentenced for Home Healthcare Fraud
US District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced a man who used his brother’s identity to fraudulently obtain money from the Missouri Medicaid Program to six months of incarceration and six…
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