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...
State staffing minimums provided motive to falsify nursing home records, witness testifies in ‘ghost...
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 28, 2023
A surveyor’s testimony took the spotlight recently in a criminal fraud trial involving leaders of two nursing homes.
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...
Criminal case could remove controversial Skyline owner from Medicaid, Medicare programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 22, 2021
Three years after his nursing home operations imploded, leaving thousands of residents in danger and staff unpaid, former Skyline Healthcare owner Joseph Schwartz is facing criminal charges in Arkansas.