From the former CFO of a Chicago hospital suing to recoup a loan he made to the hospital last year to a San Francisco-based health system settling a false claims case, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
1. Former CFO sues Chicago hospital to recoup $100k loan
The former CFO of Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago filed a lawsuit alleging the hospital owes him $100,000.
2. Kentucky residents sue feds over Medicaid work requirements: 5 things to know
Nearly two weeks after federal officials approved Kentucky's request to impose Medicaid work requirements, the decision is facing a legal challenge from a group of state residents.
3. Scripps will pay $1.5M to settle billing fraud case
San Diego-based Scripps Health agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act.
4. Judge gives Ohio hospital temporary lifeline
Stark County (Ohio) Common Pleas Judge Chryssa Hartnett issued a temporary restraining order requiring Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health to suspend wind down efforts at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio, for 14 days.
5. NYC files opioid lawsuit against 8 drugmakers, distributors
Attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of New York City against five drugmakers, three drug distributors and subsidiaries of the companies.
6. AARP loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging illegal solicitation of UnitedHealth plans
A judge tossed AARP's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the lobbying group promoted UnitedHealth Group insurance plans without a license.
7. CHS moves to ban former Lutheran Health Network CEO from advising competing health system
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems asked a judge to issue a temporary injunction barring the former CEO of Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Lutheran Health Network from continuing in his role as an adviser to a competing Indiana health system.
8. Dr. Reddy's agrees to $5M settlement for using 'hazardous' drug packaging
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories was fined $5 million for allegedly violating federal law by distributing household oral prescription drugs in blister packs that were not child-resistant.
9. Delaware files opioid lawsuit against drug companies, retail pharmacies
Delaware State Attorney General Matt Denn filed a lawsuit Jan. 19 against drugmakers, drug distributors and two pharmacy retailers for the companies' alleged roles in facilitating widespread opioid use in the state.
10. Change Healthcare, WebMD settle data licensing litigation
Change Healthcare and WebMD Health Corp. settled litigation over the right to license certain commercial data.
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