Oregon Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multimillion Dollar Drug Treatment Fraud Scheme
A Prineville, Oregon woman was sentenced to federal prison for using stolen identities to submit fraudulent healthcare claims resulting in over $1.5 million in misappropriated funds from the Oregon Health…
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HHS OCR Settles Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation under HIPAA Security Rule for $250K
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Cascade Eye and Skin Centers, PC, a privately-owned healthcare provider in…
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Former Pediatrician Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Nursing Home Resident
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault against a patient who was known to him at Tockwotton Assisted…
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New and Updated Healthcare Preparedness Resources from ASPR TRACIE
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response’s Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (ASPR TRACIE) released new and updated health care preparedness resources, which could help you comply with some of…
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Widow Sues Florida Nursing Home over Husband’s Death Due to Alleged Neglect
A case of alleged neglect has surfaced involving a nursing home facility accused of failing to provide adequate care, leading to the death of an elderly resident.
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Medical Practice Administrator Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $600K from Her Employer
A former office manager and bookkeeper for a Rhode Island medical practice was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for misappropriating nearly $570,000 in medical practice funds…
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Michigan Nursing Home Manager Charged with Embezzling Resident Funds
Alex Ambrose, 27, of Southfield, was arraigned in 37th District Court in Warren for allegedly embezzling over $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults between September 2023 and January 2024, announced Michigan…
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Florida Man Sues Nursing Home for Alleged Neglect Leading to Severe Infections
A Palm Beach County man has filed a lawsuit against a local nursing home, alleging severe neglect and mistreatment while he was a resident there.
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West Virginia Doesn’t Allow Recording Devices, Like Ring cameras, in ALF Rooms
West Virginia doesn’t allow video recording devices, like Ring cameras, in the rooms of elderly people residing in assisted living facilities.
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New York Acupuncturist Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison for Role in $9M Healthcare Fraud
A New York acupuncturist was sentenced to 34 months in prison for participating in a $9 million healthcare fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak. Punson Figueroa, aka “Susie,” 58, of Long…
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