An investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution found Atlanta-based Grady Memorial Hospital improperly charged 732 rape victims for forensic exams, a violation of state law.
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From a class-action lawsuit over the $54.2 billion Cigna-Anthem deal to an investigation into Lance Armstrong's medical records, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
1. Condition Code 44 was introduced on September 10, 2004 in Transmittal 299, Change Request 3444, "Use of Condition Code 44, 'Inpatient Admission Changed to Outpatient'" and followed by MLN Matters SE0622, "Clarification of Medicare Payment Policy When Inpatient Admission…
The federal government has called for Lance Armstrong's medical records from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, according to the Indy Star.
The Idaho Office of the Attorney General has sealed a three-year investigation into allegations that Blackfoot-based Bingham Memorial Hospital executives misused charitable assets, according to the Idaho State Journal.
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Louisiana Governor and Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal has cancelled the state's contract that provides Planned Parenthood with state Medicaid funds, according to The Hill.
A Cigna shareholder seeking to block the health insurer's deal with Anthem has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the company, according to a Law360 report.
Clarence Nagelvoort, the former COO of now-shuttered Sacred Heart Hospital in Chicago, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his involvement in a kickback scheme, making him the third former executive to be sentenced to prison over the…
From the former CEO and CFO of a Chicago hospital being sentenced to prison to an oncologist agreeing to pay $736,000 to settle false claims allegations, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements.
Roy Payawal, the former CFO of now-shuttered Sacred Heart Hospital in Chicago, has been sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in a kickback scheme, according to a Chicago Tribune report.