Everyone thinks there is too much waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Skilled Nursing News had an article on Ned Lamont’s bill to solve the problem. The Governor of Connecticut proposed a bill that will authorize forensic audits to review operator annual financial reports conducted by the state Department of Social Justice. This proposal
Two years after President Abraham Lincoln gave freedom to enslaved African Americans through the Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops brought news to Galveston, Texas. More than 250,000 African Americans celebrated their freedom. Juneteenth upholds the principles of self-determination, citizenship, and democracy, which highlight their hopes and dreams. This holiday represents deep hope and organization during uncertain
The IRS has issued a warning about the increasing threat of impersonation scams targeting seniors. These scams involve fraudsters posing as government officials, including IRS agents, to steal sensitive personal information and money. By pretending to be representatives from agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration, or Medicare, these scammers contact their victims through
A May Report from the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging “confirmed that nursing home inspection agencies are severely understaffed, noting that 32 state survey agencies report job vacancy rates of 20 percent or more.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) will search deeper into the surveys conducted
On June 15th, we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This day raises awareness of the forms of elder abuse and resources available to those at risk. An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The Justice Department holds many programs and initiatives that work to
Safe staffing means sufficient in number and in quality and supervision. WREX reported a nursing home Certified Nurse Aide arrested for identity theft. She was charged with access device fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of five or more identification documents which Hill obtained while working as a CNA Markeisha A. Hill worked at University
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