Verisys

JULY 25, 2024

Here is a round up of bad actors: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M

Fraud 52

Fraud Nursing Homes COVID-19 Licensing 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

By analyzing fraud, waste, and abuse occurring in the medical system, the HHS is able to put regulations in place to minimize risks for patients and providers. HHS Examines Medicare Spending and COVID-19 Tests. This is due to the large amounts of COVID-19 tests that were administered in 2020.

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Medicare 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

By analyzing fraud, waste, and abuse occurring in the medical system, the HHS is able to put regulations in place to minimize risks for patients and providers. HHS Examines Medicare Spending and COVID-19 Tests. This is due to the large amounts of COVID-19 tests that were administered in 2020.

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Medicare 52

Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

Their guidance aims to improve a number of potential risks within the healthcare space by improving care at nursing homes and strengthening the program integrity in managed care. OIG pointed to the increased instances of patient neglect abuse as well as the need for oversight within nursing homes.

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses Fraud 52

Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

This report helps HHS fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of Americans while also providing suggestions for how healthcare organizations can stay ahead of the curve to avoid and combat fraud, waste, and abuse. Unfortunately, Medicare Advantage programs are not exempt from instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Fraud 52

Fraud Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This has been a growing trend in health care enforcement, and health care fraud remained the leading source of all FCA cases in 2022. Health Care Fraud Actions Medicaid. DOJ filed claims against multiple nursing homes and their management corporation for providing services that the DOJ alleged were grossly below the standard of care.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Fraud Medicaid Medicaid 40

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Nurses make exit plans after RaDonda Vaught’s conviction. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. US faces deficit of 450,000 nurses by 2025. Alabama hospital rationing medical supplies due to COVID disruptions in China.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. HHS seeks $30B to combat COVID-19. As Alabama COVID numbers fall, ICUs across the state remained slammed. Doctors: Pediatric COVID cases appear to be trending down. Million in Covid Relief.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. Biden extends COVID-19 national emergency. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration from ending Title 42 Covid border restrictions for migrants. Hospitals to OSHA: Do not finalize COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Arkansas see new covid case jump, but active cases fall.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. What’s in the $1.5

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

Aurora Spine completes enrollment in lumbar fusion study California GI group faces wrongful termination, retaliation lawsuit California healthcare district replaces CEO How Stanford is doing home care differently COLORADO 5 years later, long COVID patients still getting treated in Colorado 22 Fort Collins-area providers are leaving Village Medical.

Nurses 40

Nurses Nursing Homes Medicaid Medicaid 40

Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

As 2023 begins, the nursing home industry faces unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts. While facilities struggle with a labor crisis, chronic underfunding, high inflation and a combined resurgence of COVID-19 and the flu, the government is ramping up efforts to hold them to even higher operational and regulatory standards.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Governance Nurses COVID-19 52

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates heads to Ducey’s desk. California to delay COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students. 3 hacker gangs targeting hospitals.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers. Maybe, maybe not.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers. Maybe, maybe not.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

COVID-fatigued health workers are mobilizing. Doctors, nurses risked their lives to battle COVID. Alaska’s COVID-19 data shows little change from last week. Arizona COVID-19 cases continue to increase. AZDHS not protecting nursing home residents by reviewing complaints. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC ends social distancing, COVID-19 quarantines. CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Deadline to Close Nursing Home Extended by 2 Months.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. cancer, cardio lab fraud. Health systems eye perks of M&A post-COVID shock. Omicron variant fueling uptick in Alabama COVID-19 hospitalizations. Tracking COVID in Alaska: State reports uptick in hospitalizations and cases over past week.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

To Settle Telehealth Fraud Accusations State Health Dept, Hospital Association Honor Yale New Haven Hospital D.C. Supreme Court weighs future of ER abortions Flinn Foundation report identifies bioscience growth areas for Phoenix metro Medical center office building in Chandler sells for $7.3

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. These 10 states still have COVID emergency orders in place. HHS expected to renew COVID-19 PHE for 11th time. Covid cases remain low in Alaska.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Colorado ends daily reporting of COVID-19 numbers. Nurse accused of sexual assault while working at Colorado hospital. CALIFORNIA.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 40

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

law protects doctors, nurses who make medical errors LOUISIANA Dr. Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 hospitals mandate Covid vaccines.

Nurses 40

Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Doctors 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M in FY 2024 OSF HealthCare CEO to retire OSF hospital names new president Oversight of charged Illinois healthcare workers limited: Report Panorama Summit Orthopedics joins CommonSpirit State Sen.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Hospitals Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No. headcount among top 10 biopharma employers shrinks New Mass.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS revises COVID-19 nursing home protocols.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40