Brooklyn Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Brooklyn Medicaid Fraud Case: $68 Million Scheme Exposed A Brooklyn Medicaid fraud case has ended with a guilty plea from Zakia Khan, 54. She admitted to running a fraud and kickback scheme worth more than $68 million. She bribed patients to attend her adult day care centers and, as a result, billed Medicaid for services that were either unnecessary or …
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Atlanta Nursing Home Case Exposes Healthcare Background Screening Gaps: Repeat Offender Highlights Industry-Wide Vulnerabilities
Atlanta, Georgia — A recent arrest at an Atlanta nursing home reveals critical vulnerabilities in healthcare background screening processes and underscores the ongoing threat posed by individuals who repeatedly attempt to impersonate medical professionals. The Atlanta Incident Lonnie Robert Williams, 56, was arrested at Legacy Nursing Care on Auburn Avenue on May 29, 2025, after attempting to secure employment as …
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When Healthcare Fraud Hits Home: The Baltimore Identity Theft Case That Should Terrify Every Employer
Baltimore, Maryland — A recent federal case from Baltimore County serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist within healthcare hiring practices and the critical importance of thorough medical background checks. The Case Details Thomasina E. Amponsah, 50, of Baltimore County, Maryland, recently pleaded guilty to charges of making false statements in connection with healthcare matters and aggravated …
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The $12M Betrayal: When Medical Credentials Become Weapons of Fraud
How One Nurse Practitioner’s Exploitation of Trust Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Security By Jason Lawson, Sr. Account Manager The July 24, 2025, conviction of Louisiana nurse practitioner Scharmaine Lawson Baker for orchestrating a $12.1 million Medicare fraud scheme isn’t just another healthcare fraud statistic. It’s a stark reminder of how trusted insiders can weaponize their credentials against the very …
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DOJ Reaches Settlement with Healthcare Services Provider Over Immigration Status Discrimination
In a significant development for workplace equality, the U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement agreement with HCSG East LLC and its parent company, Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG), addressing discriminatory hiring practices against non-U.S. citizens at their Siler City, North Carolina location. Background HCSG, a national provider of housekeeping, laundry, and food services for healthcare and nursing facilities, …
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Intro to the FCRA
Congratulations on Extending a Job Offer! Next Steps: Completing a Background Check Your hiring team has diligently identified a qualified candidate and extended a job offer—congratulations! However, conducting a background check may be another step in your hiring process. It is important to familiarize yourself with the relevant laws and regulations that apply to your organization to protect your company …
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California’s Cannabis Cafe Revolution: How AB 1775 is Changing the Game for Retailers and Local Communities
California Assembly Bill 1775 (AB 1775), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024, introduces significant changes to the state’s cannabis industry by permitting the establishment of Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, this bill allows licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to offer an expanded range of services, including selling and preparing non-cannabis food and beverages, live …
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Creating a Safe Workplace: How Employers Can Prevent Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct in the workplace continues to be a pressing issue across industries, even as awareness campaigns like #MeToo have shed light on the topic. Unfortunately, workplace misconduct remains common, posing risks for employees and legal concerns for employers. Preventing misconduct isn’t just about protecting the company; it’s about creating a safe, respectful environment for all team members. In this …
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Critical Updates to 49 CFR Part 40: What Transportation Industry Stakeholders Must Know
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has implemented significant revisions to 49 CFR Part 40, which governs drug and alcohol testing procedures for transportation industry employees. These changes are designed to enhance safety, improve testing accuracy, and modernize processes. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key updates: The DOT has broadened the drug testing panel to include four semi-synthetic opioids: …
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VettFirst Security’s 2024 Screening Compliance Report
Introduction Screening compliance is evolving rapidly as a wave of legislation impacting background checks accelerates into 2024. To understand organizations’ compliance concerns and challenges, and how practitioners manage compliance laws and regulations, VettFirst Security surveyed workers involved in the background check process at companies across the US. Our findings revealed seven key insights in our State of Screening Compliance report. …
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