NJ Medical Practice Settles with HHS OCR to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination
On June 4, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a New Jersey medical practice to ensure effective…
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Mental Health Service Providers Accused of Defrauding Vermont Medicaid
The Attorney General’s Office announced that it has filed civil enforcement actions against two Vermont Medicaid providers for fraud. The lawsuits, currently pending in Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil…
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Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing Facility to Close Amid Conflict over Medicaid Payments
According to a statement from company officials, Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on South Negley Avenue will close Aug. 12.
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HHS OCR Takes Action to Ensure Access to Care for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Englewood Ear Nose and Throat (Englewood) to ensure effective communication and…
Read More »Lawsuit Filed against Ohio Nursing Home after Fatal Attack on Resident
A lawsuit was filed against an Ohio nursing home after an elderly resident (Resident 1) was physically assaulted by another resident (Resident 2). The incident, captured on surveillance video, occurred…
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Pennsylvania Nursing Home Shut Down, Residents Relocated
A Pennsylvania nursing home was shut down by the state May 31, 2024, and residents were relocated, due to safety and health risks.
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Man Allegedly Assaults Staff Member at Pennsylvania Nursing Home
A Pennsylvania nursing home resident was arrested after allegedly assaulting a staff member on May 25, 2024, according to a statement by the Watsontown Police Department.
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Florida Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Healthcare Kickback Scheme
A Florida man was sentenced to 96 months in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment (DME) kickback scheme, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna, District…
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Pharmacy Owner Sentenced for Paying Illegal Kickbacks and Engaging in a Money Laundering Conspiracy
A Texas pharmacy owner was sentenced to four years and four months in prison and ordered to pay over $59 million in restitution for paying illegal kickbacks and engaging in…
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Owner of Physical Therapy Clinics Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Healthcare Fraud
The former owner of several physical therapy clinics in Greater Boston was sentenced on May 23, 2024, for healthcare fraud charges. Chang Goo Yoon, 62, a South Korean national residing…
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