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Former employees file $2.5M lawsuit over Oregon system's vaccine rule
A group of former employees of St. Charles Health System have filed a lawsuit alleging the Bend, Ore.-based health system's COVID-19 vaccine requirement violated their religious freedom rights, The Bulletin reported May 3. -
Georgia blocks nonphysicians from using specialty titles
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law May 2 preventing nonphysicians from using specialty titles such as "doctor," in an effort to promote transparency for patients. -
3 Florida nurses vow to fight fraudulent degree charges, attorney says
Three nurses who say they legitimately earned their nursing degrees from one of the three now-shuttered Florida schools involved in Operation Nightingale are fighting to keep their licenses, according to their attorney. -
2 pharmacy owners charged in $29M scheme
Two pharmacy owners in New York were indicted May 2 for their alleged participation in a $29 million scheme involving false prescription drug claims to Medicare and Medicaid, kickbacks and bribes, and laundered proceeds. -
2 physicians to pay $1M to settle alleged billing fraud
Two New Jersey physicians and their Montclair-based medical practice agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations they billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures. -
Trinity Health hospital sued over flu shot requirement
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against a Trinity Health hospital in Michigan for allegedly violating federal religious laws by rescinding an employment offer because the person refused to get a flu shot. -
California physician pays $24M to settle Medicare, Medicaid overbilling allegations
A California plastic surgeon will pay $23.9 million to settle allegations his practice submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. -
CMS probes 2 hospitals over EMTALA violations
CMS is investigating two hospitals for allegedly not providing stabilizing care to a pregnant patient experiencing a medical emergency — a violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, the agency announced May 1. -
HHS to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for hospitals
The Biden administration will end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employees of CMS-certified healthcare facilities. -
Boston Children’s settles for $15M after baby dies during sleep study
Boston Children's Hospital has reviewed its sleep study protocols after a child died following what The Boston Globe called May 1 "a devastating series of errors." -
Police shoot woman in Georgia hospital ER
A police officer shot a woman May 1 in the emergency department of Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Ga. -
Nursing school settles students' suit for $750K
Xavier University in Cincinnati has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of nearly 500 nursing students for $750,000, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported May 1. -
Seven PBM bills wading through Congress
At least seven federal bills looking to trim the scope of pharmacy benefit managers are trudging through the legislative process. Here's where they stand as of May 1: -
Missouri judge temporarily blocks gender-affirming care restrictions
A Missouri state court has temporarily blocked restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and adults, according to CNN. -
Felony charges dismissed against former UPMC employee who 'pranked' hospital with fire alarm
A judge has dismissed felony charges against Matthew Troy Vargason, 26, after Mr. Vargason completed a diversion program related to tampering with communications systems and activating fire alarms at UPMC Williamsport (Pa.), pennlive.com reported April 28. -
Connecticut physician sentenced for billing fraud, kickback scheme
A Connecticut physician was sentenced to four years in prison for a Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme. -
Alabama governor signs law mandating that hospitals allow visitors in public health emergencies
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Harold Sachs and Anne Roberts Act, legislation that will mandate healthcare facilities allow visitors during public health emergencies, WSFA reported April 28. -
Providence terminated nurse for raising patient safety concerns, lawsuit claims
In a lawsuit filed April 26, a nurse alleges Providence Portland (Ore.) Medical Center wrongfully terminated him in 2021 after he raised concerns about inadequate staffing and patient safety. -
Florida sees hospital boom after dropping certificate-of-need rules
After Florida did away with the certificate-of-need requirement to build new hospitals in 2019, healthcare companies announced plans to build at least 65 hospitals from 2020 to 2022, KFF HealthNews reported April 26. -
Judge OKs Ascension settlement with Michigan workers over vaccination mandate
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a settlement between Ascension Michigan and healthcare workers who alleged they were denied a religious exemption to their employer's COVID-19 vaccination policy and were either suspended or otherwise lost their job as a result of their denied exemption, according to court documents accessed by Becker's.
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