The Federal Trade Commission is forming a healthcare task force aimed at strengthening enforcement and oversight across the industry. The task force will take a more unified approach to investigating anticompetitive behavior, protecting consumers and identifying emerging risks in healthcare…

A former laboratory director at York (Maine) Hospital filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired after raising patient safety concerns, in violation of whistleblower protections and age discrimination laws, according to court documents reviewed by Becker’s. The lawsuit, filed March…

A federal judge has ruled that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his authority by issuing a declaration late last year that threatened to withhold federal funding from hospitals that offer certain gender-affirming care to minors, The New York…

Valencia County (N.M.) leaders are dealing with the fallout from a $2.02 million email phishing scam that impersonated a construction firm contracted to build the new Los Lunas-based Valencia County Hospital. Plans for the hospital were shared in April 2024.…

Twelve Democratic senators signed a March 19 letter detailing their plan for health insurance reforms. The letter said Senate Finance Committee Democratic staff will design policies to elevate affordability, break down barriers to accessing insurance and rein in insurance companies.…

HHS  is investigating 13 states over potential violations of a federal conscience protection law tied to abortion coverage. HHS’ Office for Civil Rights launched the investigations under the Weldon Amendment, which prohibits federal, state or local governments from discriminating against…

The Trump administration is widening its Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, with CMS sending a letter March 17 to Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state leaders that requests information on how the state identifies, prevents and addresses Medicaid program integrity…

Health care boards should be prepared to address challenging situations in which the continuing reputation of the board, or of the company, requires the immediate separation of a director.  “Reputation” is generally recognized as an intangible asset of a company,…

Four federal lawmakers introduced a bill March 17 aimed at excusing physicians and other healthcare workers from a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.  The bill comes after months of advocacy from hospitals and national healthcare organizations, which have said…

The former CEO who oversaw five Florida hospitals is facing a lawsuit over access to the hospitals’ bank accounts, while a separate legal dispute alleges a broader fight over control of the system. Here are seven things to know: 1.…