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Missouri warns hospitals to halt certain gender-affirming care for minors
The Missouri attorney general's office reminded hospitals in the state of a bill that went into effect that stops certain gender-affirming treatments for minors. -
Medical supplier to pay $29M to settle overbilling allegations
Florida-based medical supplier Lincare Holdings agreed to pay $29 million to resolve allegations it fraudulently overbilled Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans for oxygen equipment. -
Former CEO sues New Jersey hospital over 'amateurish' firing
The ex-CEO of a New Jersey hospital has filed a lawsuit accusing his former employer of refusing to fully comply with its contractual obligations in the wake of his "malicious and unlawful" termination, according to court documents reviewed by Becker's. -
3 Phoenix hospital employees arrested on patient abuse charges
Three Valleywise Health employees in Phoenix have been placed on administrative leave after they were arrested Aug. 25 in connection to the alleged abuse of a quadriplegic adult patient in their care, the health system confirmed in a statement shared with Becker's. -
Ohio system faces overtime suit
Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System is accused in a federal proposed class-action lawsuit of failing to fully and properly pay employees overtime wages, according to court documents accessed by Becker's. -
FDA delays enforcement of Drug Supply Chain Security Act
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act now won't be enacted until November 2024, allowing pharmacies another year to prepare to comply with the law's drug distribution security requirements. -
New York transportation company owner arrested in alleged $1M Medicaid fraud scheme
Three employees of a New York transportation company were arrested for their role in an alleged $1 million Medicaid fraud scheme. -
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
From a Michigan physician paying $6.5 million to settle allegations he billed for unnecessary services, to a Georgia laboratory owner being sentenced to prison for his role in a $463 million scheme, here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker's reported since Aug. 15: -
New York City specialty hospital loses suit alleging $51.2M shortfall in COVID-19 funding
A New York City-based orthopedic specialty hospital, the Hospital for Special Surgery, has lost a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services alleging that it should have received an additional $51.2 million in funding from the COVID-19-related CARES Act. -
Tennessee physician sentenced for fraud
A physician from Clarksville, Tenn. was sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of more than a dozen healthcare fraud charges. -
Former Mayo Clinic researcher sentenced for trying to join ISIS
A former research coordinator at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated terrorist organization, the Star Tribune reported Aug. 25. -
Tennessee physician sentenced, fined $1M for healthcare fraud
A Tennessee physician was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined more than $1 million after being convicted of over a dozen felony healthcare fraud charges. -
HHS loses 4th No Surprises Act lawsuit
A federal judge for the fourth time sided with the Texas Medical Association in legal challenges over the No Surprises Act. -
Northern Light files tax exemption complaint against city of Brewer
Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health has filed a court complaint against the city after portions of some of its facilities were ruled as no longer eligible for property tax exemption, the health system said Aug. 25. -
Physician, former cancer group president pleads guilty in antitrust case
William Harwin, MD, former president and managing partner of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to allocate oncology treatments for cancer patients in Southwest Florida. -
Sutter Health faces challenge on $400M antitrust win
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health may be facing an uphill battle after an appeals court judge questioned the legitimacy of a recent $400 million win in an antitrust suit, according to an Aug. 24 Law360 report. -
Michigan physician to pay $6.5M to settle Medicare, Medicaid fraud allegations
A Michigan pain management specialist will pay $6.5 million to settle allegations he billed Medicare and Medicaid for medically unnecessary services. -
UMass Chan legal bills soar to $7.2M due to litigation battle with hospital
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School's legal expenses have reached $7.2 million due to its ongoing litigation with Worcester-based UMass Memorial Health over a dispute about money, Mass Live reported Aug. 24. -
Decision to end billing practice won't change Allina investigation, AG says
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he is glad Minneapolis-based Allina Health is ending a billing and collection policy under scrutiny from his office but said the health system's decision does not change the status of the investigation. -
10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From HCA settling a nonpayment lawsuit, to a New York judge permanently blocking New York City's plans switch 250,000 retired city employees to a Medicare Advantage plan, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements Becker's reported since Aug. 14:
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