Lawmaker introduces legislation to crack down on Medicare fraud
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 29, 2023
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), ranking member of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, has introduced two pieces of legislation to prevent Medicare fraud.
MFCU efforts result in 17 assisted living convictions, $265,000 in recoveries in FY 2022: OIG report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2023
Efforts by state Medicaid Fraud Control Units resulted in a total of 17 criminal convictions and $265,040 in criminal case recoveries related to assisted living in fiscal year 2022, according to a new...
More news for Tuesday, Nov. 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 01, 2022
California study holds lessons for middle-market providers nationwide: NIC … Linking affordable housing, services helps low-income older adults remain in communities: AARP … Memory care caregiver convicted...
Unlicensed assisted living home operators swept up in nursing home ‘dumping’ case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2022
The operator of two unlicensed assisted living facilities was sentenced last week for felony theft following an investigation into nursing homes reportedly unlawfully discharging residents to unlicensed...
DOJ alleges $40 million Medicare fraud scheme tied to assisted living, nursing homes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2022
A $40 million Medicare fraud scheme involving assisted living communities and nursing homes includes the submission of thousands of false claims across several states over six years, according to the Department...
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Aug 31, 2021
Groups request extension for vaccine mandate in Maine … Senior housing providers can take action to protect older adults from the end of eviction moratorium … Multiple defendants indicted in ‘grandparent...
2 assisted living caregivers charged after abandoning resident on roadside, stealing identify
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2021
Two senior living caregivers have been charged with abuse and exploitation for allegedly stealing a resident’s identity and debit card and then abandoning the resident on the side of the road on a “particularly...
Former assisted living employee stole $9 million from resident, charges allege
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2021
A former worker at an assisted living community in Alabama has been charged with financial exploitation for allegedly stealing $9 million in cash and real estate from a former resident.
Lawmaker pressures CMS on status of national quality measures for HCBS
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 13, 2021
The ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging is turning up the heat on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, asking the agency’s chief to describe its efforts to establish quality...
Senior living owner faces potential 170 years in prison, $170,000 in fines for allegedly exploiting residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2021
The owner of an Oklahoma residential care home faces up to 170 years in prison and $170,000 in fines for allegedly exploiting 17 older adults in his care.