New Jersey joins blue state health alliance rejecting Trump’s CDC; What could go wrong?
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially joined forces with seven Northeastern states and New York City in a new regional health partnership aimed at strengthening science-based public health policy while pushing…
New Jersey Democrats Shut Down Murphy Nursing Home Investigation
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senate President, Democrat Nick Scutari silenced the senate chamber and dismissed a motion to form a committee to investigate the nursing home deaths that resulted from Governor…
Three Remaining Defendants Plead Guilty for Their Roles in Extensive Health Care Fraud Conspiracy to Defraud Medicaid Home Care Program
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Three residents of the Pittsburgh area pleaded guilty in federal court today for their roles in defrauding the Pennsylvania Medicaid program, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.…
Nue Life Health, a Next-Gen Mental Wellness Platform, Makes Three Key Hires Amid Continued Growth
MIAMI, May 26, 2022 — Nue Life Health, a breakthrough mental wellness company, today announced three significant hires following the company’s successful Series A fundraise: Lynn Marie Morski, MD, as medical director,…
First steps in reforming global health emergency rules agreed at WHO meeting – sources
By Emma Farge GENEVA – Countries have agreed to an initial U.S.-led push to reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations, after early opposition from Africa…
GLENNIS SOLUTIONS RECEIVES ONC HEALTH IT CERTIFICATION
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 26, 2022 — Glennis Solutions announced today that its resident care software platform has achieved certification from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology (ONC). The certification…
I.T. Specialist Charged in Cyber Intrusion of Suburban Chicago Health Care Company
CHICAGO — An information technology specialist has been indicted on a federal criminal charge for allegedly hacking into the server of a suburban Chicago health care company where he formerly worked as…
Former Sarasota Pain Doctor And Former Insys Sales Representative Convicted In Health Care Fraud Kickback Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces today that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Dr. Steven Chun (59, Sarasota) and Daniel Tondre (52, Tampa). Both were found…
Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Kentucky’s Mental Health Service System
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced today that it has opened an investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into whether the Commonwealth of Kentucky subjects adults with serious mental…
Man Pleads Guilty to Making Threats Against Dr. Anthony Fauci and Other Federal and State Health Officials
Greenbelt, Maryland – Thomas Patrick Connally, Jr., age 56, most recently of Snowshoe, West Virginia, pleaded guilty today to making threats against a federal official, specifically for sending emails threatening harm to…
RECOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICA AT ST. CHARLES AND SOUTH ELGIN ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SPECIALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS, “DISCOVER” AND “BALANCE” DURING MAY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
“Many young adults are suffering in silence now. They need SUD treatment but also suffer from mental health conditions.” Tweet this An analysis of government data has revealed that the number one…
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine charged with health care fraud and money laundering scheme
ATLANTA – John W. Oxendine has been arraigned on federal charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Oxendine was indicted by a federal grand jury…
Record Breaking Heat This Weekend on East Coast, 6-10 Inches of Snow in the West
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Record-breaking heat is expected to greet tourists at the Jersey Shore and beyond one week before the official Memorial Day Weekend summer kickoff. The National Weather Service today…
Delco Chiropractor Charged for Inappropriate Contact with 9-Year-Old Patient
DREXEL HILL, PA (Press Release) – Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced today that Delaware County chiropractor John Pandolfo has been arrested and charged with inappropriate sexual contact with a nine-year-old patient during…
New Jersey Issues Baby Formula State of Emergency, Protections for Breastfeeding Moms
TRENTON, NJ – As the baby formula crisis in America continues, New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin today announced Governor Phil Murphy’s sweeping new baby formula state of emergency. Under that state…
Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners
Funding will support social care needs and health care providers across The Hawkeye State DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19, 2022 — Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna Better Health of Iowa,…
Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Toms River Based Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Scam
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Toms River men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and are awaiting trial. Now, their Florida co-conspirator has confessed to being part of the scam that…
Former South Florida Pharmacy Technician Pleads Guilty to $40 Million Kickback Conspiracy Targeting Military Health Care Programs
Miami, Florida – A former Palm Beach County pharmacy technician and high-level executive assistant has pleaded guilty to her role in a multi-million-dollar kickback conspiracy that defrauded Tricare and CHAMPVA through a…
U.S. Attorney’s Office and Mercy Health Northern Hospital Systems Agree to Settlement to Resolve Violations of Americans with Disabilities Act
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio reached a settlement agreement with various hospitals located in the Mercy Health Northern…
U.S. health secretary tests positive for COVID on trip to Berlin
WASHINGTON – U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while on a trip to Berlin ahead of G7 meetings of health ministers, a spokesperson said.…
Florida Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison For Role In $50 Million Health Care Fraud And Kickback Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud and kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Pat…
Power Home Remodeling Announces Travel and Lodging Reimbursement as Part of Newly Enhanced Employee Health Benefits Offerings
National home remodeler and top workplace supports employees’ healthcare needs amid new and pending reproductive healthcare laws CHESTER, Pa., May 17, 2022 — Power Home Remodeling (Power), the nation’s largest, full-service exterior…
University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health Agrees to Pay $296,870 to Settle Federal False Claims Act Allegations of Billing for Unsupervised Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Services
Baltimore, Maryland – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton, Maryland (“Shore Health”), has agreed to pay the United States $296,870 to resolve allegations that it violated the federal False…
Joe Biden’s FDA Commissioner Says There is No Baby Formula Shortage
President Joe Biden’s FDA Commissioner Robert Califf claimed there is no baby formula shortage, just a “distribution problem,” during a segment on CNN’s “New Day” with Brianna Keilar and John Berman. Califf…
FDA Finds No Evidence of Bacteria at Shuttered Baby Formula Facility that Sparked Crisis
STURGIS, MI – The FDA has allowed the Abbott company’s Sturgis baby formula manufacturing plant to reopen after shutting down the plant for three months sparking a nationwide baby formula shortage and…
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…
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