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...
‘Professional fraudster, identity thief’ sentenced in third elder fraud conviction
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2021
A “professional fraudster and identity thief” previously convicted — twice — of stealing from older adults and a co-worker was sentenced last week to four years in prison for stealing from two...
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.
Low scam awareness may predict later dementia diagnosis
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
An older adult’s low awareness of scams may be an indicator that he or she may receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment in the future, according to the results of a new...
More news for Monday, July 25
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2022
DEI roadmap designed to expand, improve older adult care workforce … New test may detect Alzheimer’s disease at early stages … Addressing victim-blaming in financial fraud may change response to...
Doctor’s office business manager pleads guilty to fraud related to assisted living services
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2020
The former business manager of a now-closed Michigan obstetrics / gynecology medical practice faces sentencing April 14 after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, a felony,...
Florida bill criminalizing financial exploitation, abuse of older adults is on governor’s desk
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2021
Legislation criminalizing the financial exploitation and abuse of Florida’s older or disabled adults is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Assisted living community hit with False Claims Act lawsuit for $1.1 million in Medicaid claims
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Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2017
The Maryland attorney general is seeking civil penalties and treble damages to the state in a lawsuit against an assisted living community he says submitted false Medicaid claims totaling $1.1 million...
More news for Monday, May 15
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2023
‘Landmark’ funding program promotes green, resilient affordable senior housing retrofits … Safest states to retire to avoid senior fraud … Assisted living community accused of racial discrimination...
More news for Monday, May 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2022
Firefighter killed in assisted living fire honored with White House Medal of Valor … Quality of diets for older adults has declined: study … NJ bill would require in-person motor vehicle services for...