New Jersey bill would raise age limit for pediatric long-term care to 26
TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan group of New Jersey senators has introduced a bill that would raise the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26. Senate…
Butte nurse charged with unlawfully obtaining opiates from four health care facilities
MISSOULA — A Butte nurse suspected of illegally obtaining opiates from four health care facilities in three communities appeared for arraignment on an indictment today, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Shantyl…
Linden Woman Charged After Elderly Patient in Her Care Had Stroke, Suffered Second-Degree Burns
by OAG Matt Platkin TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor today announced the indictment of a New Jersey woman for allegedly neglecting…
South Florida Health Care Clinic Owners, Doctor, Others Sentenced in Medical Billing Fraud Scheme
Miami, Florida – Yesterday, a federal district judge in Miami sentenced the last of 10 defendants for her role in a health care fraud scheme involving three physical therapy clinics that recruited…
NewYork-Presbyterian Announces $50 Million Gift from the Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation to Expand World-Class Och Spine Care Across the New York Metro Area
Builds on the original 2017 donation from the Ochs that transformed the way spine care is delivered Brings together dedicated spine care specialists from two acclaimed medical schools: Columbia University Irving Medical…
Managers of Arizona Telemedicine Company Admit Roles in $64 Million Nationwide Kickback, Health Care Fraud Schemes
NEWARK, N.J. – Two owners of a nationwide telemedicine company today admitted their roles in conspiracies to bribe doctors and to commit health care fraud, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna…
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Role in Stealing Employer’s Oral Care Formulas and Sending Them Overseas
NEWARK, N.J. – A former research technician and scientist for a worldwide consumer products company that researched, developed, designed, manufactured, marketed, and sold oral care consumer products was sentenced today to 21…
Woman Awaiting Sentencing in Health Care Fraud Case again Charged with Committing Health Care Fraud
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that NICOLE STEINER, formerly known as Nicole Balkas, 32, of Stratford, was arrested yesterday on a criminal complaint charging…
Texas Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
Gulfport, Miss. – A Liberty, Texas woman pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca, Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby with the Federal…
Owner of Pharmacies in Brooklyn and Queens Pleads Guilty in Health Care Fraud And Kickback Scheme
BROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Robert John Sabet, the owner of Brooklyn Chemists in Gravesend, Brooklyn, and Lucky Care Pharmacy in Flushing, Queens, pleaded guilty before United…
North Canton Radiology Business Owner Convicted at Trial of $2 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts today against Defendant Thomas G. O’Lear, 57, of North Canton, following a five-day trial before Judge Dan Polster…
Former Adult Day Care Owner Sentenced for Health Care Fraud Scheme
SAN ANTONIO – On Monday a San Antonio woman was sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay $1,784,817.96 in restitution for her role in a health care fraud scheme…
Urgent Care Doctor and his Facilities Settle Allegations of Federal Health Care Fraud
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced today that Dr. Josef Schenker and two urgent care facilities owned by him, Josef Schenker, M.D., P.C., and Care…
‘They Don’t Seem To Care’: Texas AG Paxton Reacts To Biden’s Silence On Soldier’s Death At The Border
‘They Don’t Seem To Care’: Texas AG Paxton Reacts To Biden’s Silence On Soldier’s Death At The Border Jennie Taer on April 26, 2022 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called out President…
Arlington Man Sentenced for East Texas Health Care Fraud Scheme
TEXARKANA, Texas – An Arlington man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston. …
Tork helps build champions for safer patient care environments for World Hand Hygiene Day
Tork, a proud participant of the Private Organizations for Patient Safety (POPs), shares trade insights this World Hand Hygiene Day to help healthcare organizations and workers unite for patient safety. PHILADELPHIA, April…
Heal Unveils Best-in-Class Value-Based Care Technology Suite
Leader of in-home primary care introduces technology solutions to support rapidly accelerating growth and curb provider burnout LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2022 — Heal, the pioneer of technology enabled, in-home care delivery, today…
Amino Health Adds New Dashboard Functionality, Prompts Users to Prioritize Preventative Care
‘Provider Team’ Feature Encourages Regular Check Ups to Improve Member Health & Lower Care Costs SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Amino Health, the leading digital healthcare guidance company, launched a set of…
ALWAYS BEST CARE ACHIEVES DOUBLE-DIGIT SALES GROWTH AMID LAUNCH OF TELEHEALTH CAPABILITIES
Leading Senior Care Franchise Continues Commitment to Caregiver Recruitment and Expansion with New Territories Across the Country ROSEVILLE, Calif., April 26, 2022 — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior…
Health care clinic and home health owners found guilty of fraud
HOUSTON – Two individuals have been convicted of conspiracy to commit and committing health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated for 45 minutes before convicting Alfred Olotin…
Athens Owner of Hearing Aid Practice Charged with Health Care Fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An Athens-based businessman has been charged with health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and TVA-OIG…