1. Medical practice manager sentenced to prison for billing fraud
Anthony C. Neal, who managed an ophthalmology practice in Gresham, Ore., was sentenced April 4 to one year and one day in federal prison for his role in a seven-year healthcare fraud scheme.
2. Judge says antitrust lawsuit against Carolinas HealthCare can move forward
A federal judge ruled that an antitrust lawsuit filed against Charlotte, N.C.-based Carolinas HealthCare System can move forward.
3. Laid-off workers accuse Hennepin County Medical Center of discrimination
The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees accused Minneapolis-based Hennepin County Medical Center of discriminating against union employees who were reassigned or laid off earlier this year.
4. EpiPen consumers launch class-action lawsuit against Mylan over price hikes
Three EpiPen consumers filed a lawsuit against Canonsburg, Pa.-based Mylan over the high prices for EpiPens.
5. Recently discharged patient accused of stealing ambulance from Texas hospital
A 47-year-old woman was charged with second-degree felony theft after police say she stole an ambulance from South Austin (Texas) Medical Center March 29.
6. Man arrested for impersonating a nurse practitioner at California medical clinic
A 39-year-old man with no medical training was arrested and charged with identity theft and practicing without a license after posing as a nurse practitioner at a medical clinic in San Francisco.
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