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…
Bausch Health Enters Into Arrangement Agreement with Bausch + Lomb Corporation in Connection with Previously Announced Proposed Separation
LAVAL, QC and VAUGHAN, ON, April 28, 2022 — Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) (“Bausch Health” or the “Company”) announced today that, in connection with its previously announced intention to separate…
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…
U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against A Doctor, Dentist, And Former NBA Player For Defrauding The NBA Players’ Health And Welfare Benefit Plan
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”),…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
STOPit Solutions Continues Momentum with Robust Demand for Mental Health and School Safety Solutions
STOPit Solutions Expands School Partnerships and Releases New Mobile App to Support Schools and Communities HOLMDEL, N.J., April 25, 2022 — STOPit Solutions, a pioneer in safety and wellness solutions that create safer and…
New Ebola case confirmed in northwestern Congo, health authorities say
KINSHASA -A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting health authorities to enforce urgent containment measures just four months after the previous outbreak came to…
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…
Justice Department Announces Nationwide Coordinated Law Enforcement Action To Combat Health Care-Related COVID-19 Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO – The Department of Justice today announced criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care related fraud…
Former Chiropractor Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Submitting $2.2 Million in Billings to Health Insurers
SANTA ANA, California – A former Orange County chiropractor was sentenced today to 70 months in federal prison for stealing from health insurers by fraudulently causing the submission of $2.2 million…
Justice Department Announces Nationwide Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat Health Care-Related COVID-19 Fraud
NEWARK, N.J. –The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care related fraud schemes that…
Physician Indicted in $10 Million Telemedicine Health Care Fraud Scheme
An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Elemer Raffai, an orthopedic surgeon, with health care fraud in connection with a $10 million scheme involving the submission of false…
Owners Of Behavioral Health Companies Sentenced For Medicaid Fraud
LAS VEGAS – The owners of two behavioral health companies in Las Vegas were sentenced yesterday to three years’ probation for their roles in defrauding the Medicaid health care benefit program of…
Long Island Medical Doctor Charged as Part of COVID-19 Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action
An indictment was returned yesterday in Central Islip charging Dr. Perry Frankel with three counts of health care fraud for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of over $1.3 million…
Justice Department Announces Nationwide Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat Health Care Related COVID-19 Fraud
Memphis, TN – The Department of Justice today announced criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care related fraud…
Maryland Doctor Facing Federal Indictment for COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud Scheme is Part of a Nationwide Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat Health Care Related COVID-19 Fraud Announced by the Justice Department Today
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted Ron Elfenbein, M.D., age 47, of Arnold, Maryland, for three counts of healthcare fraud for submitting false and fraudulent claims to…
Bausch + Lomb Corporation Seeking to Enter Into New Credit Facilities to Facilitate Previously Announced Separation from Bausch Health
The Term Loan Facility is expected to mature in 2027. The Revolving Credit Facility is expected to mature in 2027 and to be undrawn at closing of the proposed initial public offering…
Brave Health and The Doula Network Partner to Support Maternal Mental Health for Medicaid Populations
Partnership will meet growing demand for timely, accessible behavioral health services for new and expecting mothers MIAMI, April 20, 2022 — Brave Health, a virtual-first behavioral health provider focused on serving Medicaid…
Medical Sales Representative Found Guilty of Role in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute and Travel Act Conspiracies
CAMDEN, N.J. – A medical sales representative from Gloucester County, New Jersey, was convicted today on 18 counts related to defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4.6 million, Attorney…
Toms River Woman Who Lost Father to COVID Encourages Organ Donations
by Gary Mignone TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jamilynn Reineke and her loving family were deeply saddened when her father, James “Jimmy” Carrigg, 73, passed away in December 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.…
SupplySide East 2022 Gathers Health & Nutrition Industry Leaders for Valuable Networking and Education to Fuel Product Innovation
SupplySide East featured more education sessions than at any previous show, allowing all badge holders opportunities to learn from experts and gain insight into the latest science and trends in key categories…
CINÉPOLIS LUXURY CINEMAS & PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES PARTNER TO INTRODUCE A “SELF-CARE SUNDAY” MOVIEGOING EXPERIENCE DEBUTING THIS MAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
“Recent research reveals a two-hour in-theater film experience can improve heart rate, brain function, focus and productivity, underpinning greater positive impacts on overall mental health and wellbeing,” said Annelise Holyoak, National Director…
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