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.
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The Biden administration will end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employees of CMS-certified healthcare facilities.
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."
A police officer shot a woman May 1 in the emergency department of Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Ga.
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.
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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:
A Missouri state court has temporarily blocked restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and adults, according to CNN.
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.
A Connecticut physician was sentenced to four years in prison for a Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme.
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.