Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

A South Carolina man has been arrested for financial transaction card fraud and exploitation of a vulnerable adult who was a resident of a nursing home. Due to his past criminal record, he also faces enhancement to the financial transaction card fraud charge.

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 26, 2022

In connection with the enforcement action, the department seized over $8 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and other fraud proceeds. As alleged in court documents, medical professionals made referrals for expensive and medically unnecessary cardiovascular and cancer genetic tests, as well as durable medical equipment.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The United States has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama psychiatrist for improper prescribing of Nuedexta to nursing home residents. In return, the psychiatrist prescribed Nuedexta to nursing home residents who did not have pseudobulbar affect.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

The OIG is making major investments to systematically detect and prosecute fraud. In this guidance it’s clear the OIG expects healthcare organizations and suppliers to understand their role and responsibilities to fight fraud, waste, and abuse. Remember: If it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A mother and her two daughters have been charged for providing fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards to maintain and obtain employment at a New York nursing home. Vaccination is mandatory for nursing home employment in New York. Bassett stated, “Vaccination fraud is a serious crime. Update your policy as needed.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

A Boston registered nurse (RN) has pled guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product and one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and deception. The RN was working in a nursing home when she tampered with morphine that was prescribed to a resident under her care.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 11, 2022

The South Carolina Attorney General announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) had arrested a 57-year-old woman on two counts of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and two counts of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, value of $10,000 or more. Update as needed.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Examples of covered entities include health plans, clearinghouses, and certain health care providers including but not limited to: doctors, clinics, psychologists, dentists, chiropractors, nursing homes, and pharmacies. There are a number of laws built to fight against Medicare/Medicaid noncompliance and fraud.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A Montana nurse who admitted to stealing opiates while working at multiple healthcare facilities was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release. The government alleged in court documents that the defendant diverted opiates in 2021 while working at multiple healthcare facilities.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

An Illinois licensed practical nurse (LPN) was convicted and sentenced for failing to administer lifesaving measures to a resident in a nursing home in 2017. Document that these trainings occurred, and file the signed documents in each employee’s education file. Update as needed.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

The defendant presented the facility staff with falsified documentation indicating that she had performed neurological evaluations throughout the evening. The nurse was sentenced to six months under house arrest and may not seek reinstatement of her license or work in a care facility/home during her five-year supervision period.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 2, 2022

MorseLife Nursing Home Health System was alleged to have provided vaccines to individuals who were not eligible under this program. It was also alleged the nursing home did not promptly test a symptomatic resident for COVID-19 and did not implement facility-wide infection control and prevention measures.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees efforts in the healthcare sector to identify, reduce, and prevent incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse of funds from programs like Medicare. and cybersecurity threats.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While specific compliance requirements vary depending on the type of facility — from large hospitals and surgery centers to clinics and nursing homes — having a well-structured compliance plan is essential for all medical settings. Establishing documented rules, processes, and behavioral guidelines 2. They are: 1.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2022

Unger, Chief of Medicaid Fraud Division, Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General; and Patrick Callahan, Healthcare Fraud Unit, US Attorney’s Office. Unger reported that her unit is focused on about 65% Medicare fraud and about 35% abuse and neglect. Featured speakers: Toby R. Read a summary. COVID related investigations.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 11, 2024

OIGs new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community emphasizes the importance of staff screening and exclusion checks. Under 42 CFR Sec.

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Med-Net Compliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested a 37-year-old woman for allegedly practicing medicine as a registered nurse without a license at seven nursing and assisted living facilities in Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Strikes averted at four Connecticut nursing homes but not in Windsor. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

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. Nursing home lobbyists request sit-down with Biden about reforms.

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Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

To Settle Telehealth Fraud Accusations State Health Dept, Hospital Association Honor Yale New Haven Hospital D.C. NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. 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

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

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.’

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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.

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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.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No. Vincent, Indianapolis Colts announce new partnership Franciscan Health launches 24/7 ambulance to help patients in rural counties Lilly to make $1.8B

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave.

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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.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open. AI ‘digital workers’ are cutting tasks that used to take a month down to 10 minutes in New Mexico. Employees love it.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses. documented COVID-19 cases, nears 25,000 deaths. Nursing homes need more COVID boosters, says AARP. Arizona surpasses 1.5M

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

CMS issues updated nursing home staffing compliance guidelines. Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%. Dardanelle nursing home catches fire, no injuries reported. Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe. Tampa General Hospital launches home-based healthcare. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

But hospitals say they can’t afford to pay California hospital nurses to receive raises of up to 30% California pharmacist pleads guilty to multi-year Medicare fraud scheme Carmichael-based Eskaton pays $5.5 and Delaware Delaware struggles to investigate nursing homes, assisted living facilities.

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Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care Mass. officials take aim at anti-abortion centers with new public awareness campaign Massachusetts, DC loosen CRNA supervision requirements Nursing home chain with 3 Central Mass. nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care Mass.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. With a vaccine mandate looming, nursing homes face more staffing problems.

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