GAO says resolved HHS, other recommendations could save government as much as $208 billion
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 16, 2024
Of 3,112 recommendations related to the US Department of Health and Human Services made by the Government Accountability Office from fiscal year 2001 to March 2024, 437 remain open, the GAO said in a report...
Business briefs, July 15
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 15, 2024
Senior living sees overall occupancy increase for 12th quarter in a row … $5M program puts CNAs at center of expanded geriatric care network …Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley earns deficiency-free state...
More news for Monday, July 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
Senior living providers among 193 criminally charged, $2.75 billion in fraud recoveries so far in 2024 … 40 assisted living locations among AHCA/NCAL 2024 Silver National Quality Award recipients...
Long-term care providers among 193 criminally charged, $2.75 billion in fraud recoveries so far in 2024
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 01, 2024
The Justice Department has recovered more than $2.75 billion in false claims against healthcare providers and charged 193 defendants so far this year in criminal cases through its 2024 National Health...
Business briefs, July 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 01, 2024
Oregon seeks ‘systemic changes’ at agency that oversees senior living communities … 139 long-term care settings win Silver Quality Awards from AHCA/NCAL … 66 LCS locations reach 95% occupancy...
Record-high False Claims Act settlements recovered in first half of 2024
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 21, 2024
After a record-breaking 2023, settlements under the False Claims Act continue along the same trajectory in the first half of 2024, “with notable healthcare fraud settlements under the FCA, AKS [the Anti-Kickback...
Business briefs, June 17
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 17, 2024
Provider groups praise bill streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process … Consumer, industry advocates make recommendations for states to help combat rise in elder real estate fraud,...
Care provider to pay $14.9M over false claims involving assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2024
A chronic disease management provider will have to shell out $14.9 million over allegations related to false claims involving assisted living communities, memory care communities and group homes.
Hospice fraudster sentenced to 20 years in prison, ordered to pay $42 million penalty
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Adam Healy
May 21, 2024
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana sentenced a hospice owner to 240 months in prison and $42 million in penalties for charges related to Medicare fraud.
Arizona AL community turns over control to third party amid abuse, fraud allegations
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2024
An Arizona assisted living owner has turned over control of its community to a third-party receiver following allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.