CMS doubles funding for Senior Medicare Patrol program activities
Oct 04, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday disclosed the availability of $9 million in grants to expand Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) programs across the country. The purpose of the programs...
NY nursing home to pay up to $8.6M, make major reforms to resolve criminal fraud charges
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office will require a Long Island nursing home to pay up to $8.6 million in Medicare and Medicaid restitution and funding for state-mandated changes...
State privacy laws could be slowing electronic medical record adoption
Jul 14, 2009
The call for widespread adoption of electronic medical records has prompted some states to pass stringent privacy laws to protect their residents against fraud or identity theft. But a new analysis finds...
Lawmakers target SNFs’ big payer for fraud, waste cuts
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2018
A pair of Congressional subcommittees focused on oversight have banded together to examine ways to reduce Medicaid fraud and waste.
OIG: Higher than average nursing home payments might indicate fraud
Jul 18, 2011
Nursing homes that collect daily Medicare Part B payments that are more than three times the national average should be closely monitored for possible fraud and abuse, according to a new Office of the...
Lawsuit claims nursing home managers scammed resident, sold her house, gave her only $2k for it
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 02, 2018
An Illinois woman is suing a nursing home and two former employees for allegedly selling her house against her wishes — then paying her only $2,000 for it.
State lawsuit targets nursing home owner Lahasky’s use of related parties, seeks repayment of $18 million-plus
By
Kimberly Marselas
Joe Bush
Dec 01, 2022
New York’s top prosecutor this week filed suit against a nursing home owner with a growing empire, accusing him and several co-owners of defrauding the government of more than $18 million while understaffing...
HHS: Self-disclosure saves providers money in cases of Medicare and Medicaid fraud
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 18, 2013
Long-term care providers who self-disclose potential Medicare and Medicaid fraud will likely benefit from lower repayment amounts, according to updated guidance released Wednesday. It is the first time...