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Home health company pays $10M to resolve whistleblower's kickback allegations
Atlantic Home Health Care has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, which is administered by the Department of Labor. -
2 sentenced in $93M healthcare fraud scheme
Two Florida residents were sentenced to prison after being convicted for their roles in a scheme that billed Medicare $93 million for home health therapy services that were never performed. -
Ohio governor restricts transgender care after vetoing bill against it
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Jan. 5 banning anyone under the age of 18 from receiving gender-transition surgeries at any Ohio hospital or ambulatory surgical facility. -
Supreme Court allows Idaho to reinstate abortion ban
After initial review, the Supreme Court has revived an Idaho abortion law that a federal trial judge partially blocked in 2022, NBC News reported Jan. 5. -
Nonprofit sues over Louisiana medical board diversity requirements
Do No Harm, a medical watchdog group based in Richmond, Va., has sued Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, challenging racial criteria for appointments to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. -
'Is this how you would like your mother treated?': Former US rep's family accuses Baylor hospital of negligence
The family of Eddie Bernice Johnson, a former U.S. representative from the Dallas area, has alleged that medical negligence at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation led to her death. They plan to file a lawsuit, KERA reported Jan. 4. -
Memphis health system pays $7M to settle kickback allegations
Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and its Methodist Healthcare-Memphis Hospitals have paid $7.25 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations along with kickback allegations. -
Moffitt Cancer Center to pay $19.5M to settle improper billing allegations
Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center agreed to pay more than $19.5 million to resolve civil liability after self-disclosing that it improperly billed federal healthcare programs for clinical trial costs. -
2 New York systems hit with cease-and-desist letters
In the last month, two New York health systems have received cease-and-desist letters from the state Department of Health. -
Police confirm probe at Oregon hospital amid reports of patient deaths
Medford, Ore. police on Jan. 3 confirmed they are investigating medication theft and concerns of adverse patient care at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center — a day after local news outlets reported on allegations from sources at the hospital who say several patient deaths may be tied to a nurse's actions. -
Medical biller accused of stealing $1M from surgery practice
A medical biller is accused of stealing more than $1 million that was intended to be paid directly to physicians who provided medical care to injured workers under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. -
Medical equipment company owner charged in $60M fraud scheme
The owner of a durable medical equipment company was indicted for his alleged role in a $60 million fraud scheme. -
State orders New York system to keep maternity services
Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter's Health Partners has received a cease-and-desist letter from the state Department of Health ordering against shutting down beds or services at its Troy, N.Y.-based Samaritan Hospital's Burdett Birth Center, a spokesperson for St. Peter's Health Partners confirmed in a statement shared with Becker's. -
Judge rules no juror misconduct in Johns Hopkins 'Netflix' case
The judge overseeing the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Johns Hopkins All Children's civil case made famous by a Netflix documentary determined there was no juror misconduct during the eight-week trial, Fox 13 reported Jan. 3. -
Judge to rule if California hospital is eligible for Chapter 9 bankruptcy
A judge will soon rule on Hollister, Calif.-based Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital's Chapter 9 bankruptcy eligibility, the Hollister Free Lance reported Jan. 3. -
New independent monitor sought amid HCA, Mission controversy
Dogwood Health Trust is searching for a new independent monitor to oversee HCA Healthcare's compliance with its 2019 asset purchase agreement to acquire Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health. -
Texas providers not obligated to perform emergency abortions, court rules
On Jan. 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued a ruling stating that Texas hospitals and physicians are not obligated to perform emergency abortions under a decades-old federal law requiring hospitals to provide all patients appropriate emergency care. -
Penn Medicine hospital cited after patient death
A Penn Medicine hospital was briefly placed in "immediate jeopardy" by state officials following the November death of a patient at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Cedar Avenue, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Jan. 1. -
10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From a Maryland physician acquitted in an alleged $15 million fraud scheme to an Iowa pharmacy filing a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group, here are 10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker's has reported since Dec. 21: -
Maryland physician acquitted of $15M fraud scheme
A Maryland physician was acquitted of a more than $15 million fraud scheme conviction after the court determined prosecution did not provide enough evidence that "ambiguous" CPT codes were being abused, law firm Husch Blackwell reported on JD Supra Dec. 29.
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