Board approves a consent order imposing a $10,000 penalty and three years of probation.

A Minnesotan who depends on home and community‑based nursing told the committee that delayed authorizations led to repeated hospitalizations, including an ICU stay, and urged enforceable timelines and accountability for approvals.

The Board of Examiners for Nursing convened at 10:13 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2026, to consider petition 202092 filed by the Department of Public Health alleging violations by Shirley M. Morita; the panel outlined procedure, admitted exhibits and recessed to allow members to review materials.

CMS proposed clarifications for third‑party intermediaries (TPIs), tighter audit-sampling rules for small intermediaries, required participation plans for inactive TPIs, and an extended deadline for clinicians to report TPI non-submission from November 1 to December 31 of the data year.

Florida House creates auditor position to investigate health plan fraud and misconduct

Doctor Brown admits past mistakes but seeks pardon after guilty plea for health care fraud.

Medical director admits naivety in certifying patients for hospice amid healthcare fraud allegations.

Minnesota amends statutes for serious injury definitions and healthcare violation fines

Minnesota will allocate fines to improve care quality in assisted living facilities.

Jake Smith urges Senate committee for oversight on health data transfer accountability issues.