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The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys

Nov 192 min read

The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys

The U.S. Justice Department, alongside state attorneys general from Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, has filed a lawsuit to blo

EMT's certification stripped following conviction for sexual abuse.

Stephen Wick

Nov 122 min read

Criminal Justice

EMT's certification stripped following conviction for sexual abuse.

Authorities claimed that during an investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services last August, it was revealed

Trump’s Victory Signals Major Changes to Public Health Policies and Reproductive Rights

Stephen Wick

Nov 112 min read

Public Health

Trump’s Victory Signals Major Changes to Public Health Policies and Reproductive Rights

President Donald Trump’s election victory, significant changes to the nation’s public health and insurance policies are expected, with impli

Outbreak of E. coli Linked to McDonald’s Onions: Federal Investigation Underway

Stephen Wick

Oct 314 min read

Public Health

Outbreak of E. coli Linked to McDonald’s Onions: Federal Investigation Underway

The FDA is currently coordinating with Taylor Farms to assess the need for additional recalls and to confirm that no recalled onions were so

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Drug Money Laundering Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 303 min read

Investigations

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Drug Money Laundering Scheme

The duo coordinated with accomplices in China and other countries, employing a sophisticated trade-based money laundering strategy.

Tennessee Business Owner Convicted of $35 Million Health Care Fraud

Stephen Wick

Oct 293 min read

Investigations

Tennessee Business Owner Convicted of $35 Million Health Care Fraud

Kestner exerted significant pressure on his staff, frequently sending emails that ranked their "production" and criticized those who fell sh

Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

Veni-Express Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $135,000

Federal investigators alleged that from 2015 to 2019, Veni-Express and the Steinbaums knowingly submitted false claims to federal health car

Dakota Tom's Sandwiches Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Stephen Wick

Oct 233 min read

Investigations

Dakota Tom's Sandwiches Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Listeria monocytogenes can pose serious health risks, particularly to young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. W

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: Investigation Underway

Stephen Wick

Oct 233 min read

Investigations

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: Investigation Underway

Health officials are urging anyone who has consumed these products and is experiencing symptoms—including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, f

Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers

Stephen Wick

Oct 223 min read

Investigations

Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers

The DOL’s voluntary guidelines were shaped by feedback from workers, unions, researchers, and employers. It emphasizes the importance of inv

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

Investigations

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Komfort & Kare operated as an assisted living facility licensed by the state to offer housing and services to Medicaid recipients. Following

Hurricane Milton Triggers Pollution Leak at Mosaic's Riverview Facility

Stephen Wick

Oct 182 min read

Environment & Climate

Hurricane Milton Triggers Pollution Leak at Mosaic's Riverview Facility

Hurricane Milton's heavy rainfall has led to a breach at Mosaic’s phosphate facility in Riverview, Florida, potentially spilling polluted wa

New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters

Stephen Wick

Oct 173 min read

Education

New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters

Advocates have developed new guidelines specifically aimed at enhancing emergency planning for petrochemical incidents, such as chemical spi

Maryland Health Officials Brace for IV Fluid Shortage Following Hurricane Damage

Stephen Wick

Oct 163 min read

Public Health

Maryland Health Officials Brace for IV Fluid Shortage Following Hurricane Damage

Maryland hospitals are monitoring their supplies of sterile intravenous fluids after Hurricane Helene caused damage to a major manufacturer

Retired Coal Miners Win Legal Victory Against CONSOL Energy

Stephen Wick

Oct 163 min read

Investigations

Retired Coal Miners Win Legal Victory Against CONSOL Energy

This month, several retired coal miners are feeling vindicated after a federal judge acknowledged their claims against CONSOL Energy, accusi

ASRC Federal Data Solutions Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $306,722

Stephen Wick

Oct 154 min read

Investigations

ASRC Federal Data Solutions Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $306,722

The breach came to light when AFDS promptly alerted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and collaborated with them to mitig

Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud

Stephen Wick

Oct 144 min read

Criminal Justice

Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud

Investigators uncovered progress notes indicating that approximately 40 patients were fraudulently charged for therapy sessions purportedly

Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Stephen Wick

Oct 133 min read

Investigations

Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule

The lawsuit names key leaders from the federal Health and Human Services agency and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as defend

Utah Man Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Investigations

Utah Man Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Federal authorities revealed that Sciotto generated over $400,000 in profits from his illegal operation, which began in March 2021 in Weber

Eight Indicted in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in Brooklyn, NY

Stephen Wick

Oct 115 min read

Investigations

Eight Indicted in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in Brooklyn, NY

The scheme involved two social adult day care centers and a home health care financial intermediary that reportedly paid kickbacks for serv

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