Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The scheme 25 people were charged with wire fraud – administrators and employees of three Florida nursing schools as well as recruiters. The recruiters sought out individuals that were willing to pay $10,000 to $15,000 for fake nursing school documents that allowed them to take national nursing licensure examinations.

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Kaiser Health News

APRIL 14, 2022

Health officials in at least three states are investigating a travel nurse suspected of tampering with and potentially contaminating vials and syringes of opioid painkillers in two hospitals, then returning the vials to medication cabinets where they could be unknowingly given to patients. Those results haven’t been made public.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Louisiana revokes licenses from 7 nursing homes after Ida evacuation failures cost lives. Wed, 09/08/2021 - 12:27.

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Jackson Lewis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Amendments to the Illinois Nurse Agency Licensing Act ( HB 4666 ) aim to promote transparency and protections for healthcare workers, but, in practice, they make it more difficult for nurse staffing agencies to retain employees. Read more.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a nursing or health care professional license is not only challenging, but it’s also time-consuming. By George F. Indest III, J.D., If you have a criminal conviction or unique circumstance which may negatively impact your ability to be granted a [.].

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 22, 2022, Florida's First District Court of Appeal reversed a final administrative order from the Board of Nursing, saying that the state agencies engaged in “a game of bait and switch" when revoking a Florida nurse's license.

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 9, 2023

., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In late February 2023, multiple states began taking action against licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) because of the FBI's "Operation Nightingale." This is also being pushed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBSN).

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

are worsening helped along by state boards and other licensing authorities taking months to process nursing licenses, a recent NPR survey claims. As a result, thousands of new nurses who want [.]. ., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Staffing shortages at hospitals across the U.S.

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 21, 2022

., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a nursing or health care professional license is not only challenging, but it’s also time-consuming.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 22, 2022, Florida's First District Court of Appeal reversed a final administrative order from the Board of Nursing, saying that the state agencies engaged in “a game of bait and switch" when revoking a Florida nurse's [.].

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YouCompli

JUNE 1, 2022

This month’s article looks at interstate licensing actions. The United States has a nursing shortage. Before the COVID pandemic, many openings were due to retiring nurses coming to the end of a long career. Now, many more nurses are leaving the profession due to burnout. Nurses banned in one state, practicing in another.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A former nurse employed by the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for tampering with and stealing controlled medications intended for cancer patients. Mulvey, 30, of Grand Island, NY, worked as a registered nurse at Roswell Park between February 2018 and June 2018.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 22, 2022, Florida's First District Court of Appeal reversed a final administrative order from the Board of Nursing, saying that the state agencies engaged in “a game of bait and switch" when revoking a Florida nurse's [.].

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 24, 2022

., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have a medical, pharmacist, counselor, or nursing license in more than one state? Do you have a license in more than one profession? Have you been notified that an investigation has been opened against your professional license?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently announced that it coordinated with law enforcement partners in launching a multi-state enforcement action dedicated to uncovering a massive fraudulent nursing diploma scheme. Fraudulent Scheme On January 25, 2023, the U.S.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 18, 2023

In October 2022, the South Carolina Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested a 37-year-old South Carolina woman named Alyssa Beth Steele for working as a registered nurse despite not having a license. Prevent Fraud by Verifying Licenses Routinely.

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Provider Trust

JUNE 1, 2022

Organizations across the healthcare continuum have experienced several workforce trends that are creating gaps in license monitoring and verifications. Hospitals and health systems continue to find themselves desperately searching for available frontline nurses to relieve their exhausted staff and make up for vacant positions due to burnout.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) launched a multi-state coordinated law enforcement action to apprehend individuals engaged in a scheme to sell false and fraudulent nursing degree [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 25, 2023

million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. ., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 A Wisconsin federal judge approved the [.]

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Med-Net Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On November 3, 2022, the OIG released the results of a recent inspection of a nursing home by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General Audit and Inspections Division (OIG Inspections). OIG inspectors recommended the facility develop a process to collect this data and post the information as required.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 3, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 2, 2022, four nursing students from HCI College (formerly Health Career Institute) in Florida filed a federal class action lawsuit against the school. By George F. Indest III, J.D., The students claim the school conducted a "malicious scheme" to block 95% of [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 3, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 2, 2022, four nursing students from HCI College (formerly Health Career Institute) in Florida filed a federal class action lawsuit against the school. By George F. Indest III, J.D., The students claim the school conducted a "malicious scheme" to block 95% of [.]

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HealthStream

MAY 27, 2020

Home health nursing is one of the many career options available within the nursing profession. It is a choice for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nurse assistants (NAs). The educational requirements for a home health nurse are dependent on individual nursing certifications.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

Complaints of resident abuse in a Michigan nursing home led to an investigation by the Michigan Office of Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Division, working with the Michigan Sentinel Project. The investigation determined that a nurse was working at the nursing home while her license was suspended, which is a felony.

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The Health Law Firm

JUNE 8, 2021

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through Nurses Service Organization (NSO) or one of the other similar insurance companies. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have a medical, pharmacist, counselor, or nursing license in more than one state? Do you have a license in more than one profession? By George F. Indest III, J.D., Have you been notified that an investigation has been opened against your professional [.].

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 10, 2023

million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. ., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 A Wisconsin federal judge approved the [.]

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

An Illinois licensed practical nurse (LPN) was convicted and sentenced for failing to administer lifesaving measures to a resident in a nursing home in 2017. Additionally, the LPN’s nursing license was suspended for an unspecified period of time. Discussion Points: Review your policies and procedures on CPR.

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Med-Net Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched its enhanced Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System which integrates data nursing homes report on their weekend staffing rates for nurses and information on annual turnover among nurses and administrators. Ratings are updated quarterly. Update as needed.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the prosecution of a massive fake nursing diploma scheme against three Florida-based nursing schools. The investigation has now expanded to include at least eight (8) nursing schools. ., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In January 2023, the U.S.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 22, 2021

How interactive patient systems help hospitals support their nurses – ultimately allowing them to provide better patient care and work at the top of their licensure, while also educating patient in their care plans, and enhancing the overall patient experience with no expense to the nursing staff.

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Kaiser Health News

MARCH 3, 2022

President Joe Biden’s top Medicare official suggested Wednesday that forthcoming rules to bolster nursing home staffing won’t be issued under a mechanism, known as interim final rules, that would allow regulations to take effect more or less immediately. 30, amounting to at least 23% of all U.S. We just knew there was no way.”

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YouCompli

APRIL 20, 2022

The nursing shortage in the US was bad before the pandemic started. The American Nursing Association estimates that this year will see more than 100,000 unfilled nursing jobs , “more than any other profession.”. Interstate licensing considerations for traveling nurses. Are the in-state licenses current?

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 6, 2020

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through the Nurses Service Organization (NSO) or one of the other similar insurance companies. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. These clients include nurses, pharmacists, dental professionals, mental health counselors, therapists, etc.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients. These clients include nurses, pharmacists, dental professionals, mental health counselors, therapists, etc.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. ., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 A Wisconsin federal judge approved the [.]

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