Former California State Regulator’s Move to Kaiser Permanente Sparks Investigation

California authorities are currently investigating whether Marcy Gallagher’s move from supervising attorney at the California Department of Managed Health Care to a regulatory response unit within Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente violated state laws, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Advertisement

The investigation follows a complaint by a health worker’s union, alleging her move violates state laws prohibiting former officials from accepting private-sector positions on the opposing side of the issue they worked on for the government. As a state regulator, Ms. Gallagher worked on several investigations into Kaiser’s practices, according to the report.

A Kaiser spokesperson denied any wrongdoing.

More Articles on Hospital Legal Issues:

LifePoint Hospitals Appoints Jeremy Clark Associate General Counsel
Becker’s CEO Roundtable 2013: 12 Leaders on the Biggest Healthcare Challenges Today
Baptist Health Systems Settles FCA Suit With $3.7M

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Download Whitepaper

The cost-saving opportunity most health systems overlook

Many hospitals and health systems scrutinize staffing, service lines, and payer contracts for savings. Fewer look at one of their largest assets: real estate.…

Advertisement

Next Up in Legal & Regulatory Issues

Advertisement

Comments are closed.