DOL Recovers $195K in Back Wages, Damages for 22 Home Care Workers Denied Full Wages by Employer
A US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found the owners of two Auburn, Washington, adult care homes did not pay 22 caregivers overtime rates for hours over…
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Three Louisiana Individuals Charged in Alleged Medicaid Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced criminal charges against three individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to acquire controlled substances by fraud, to possess with intent to…
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Louisiana Man Indicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that criminal charges have been filed against a West Monroe man in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare. The charges filed…
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National Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants and over $2.75B in False Claims
On June 27, 2024, the Justice Department announced the results of their 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. This initiative led to criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76…
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After 65 Reported Deaths, Philips Edits Ventilator Instructions
Thousands of Philips Respironics’ ventilators are facing issues with inoperative alarms, posing potential risks to patients, the FDA said June 27.
Read More »California Pharmacist Charged with Submitting over $300 Million in Fraudulent Claims in Medication Reimbursement Scam
An Inland Empire pharmacist has been charged with using his Montclair pharmacy to submit more than $300 million in fraudulent Medi-Cal claims for prescription medications that were medically unnecessary, often…
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Michigan Doctor Charged for Role in Telehealth Fraud Scheme
US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Theresa A. Kordish, DO has admitted in a plea agreement to costing Medicare over $794,000, by using a…
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Healthcare Provider Sued over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A recent court filing in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, alleges severe negligence on the part of a healthcare provider and its associated entities, resulting in significant injuries to a local resident.
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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 Home Care II d/b/a Visiting…
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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 Services, Office of the Inspector…
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