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False Claim Act settlements, judgements hit record high in 2023
There were a record high 543 False Claims Act settlements and judgements in 2023, according to a Feb. 22 Justice Department news release.
New York physician indicted for $21M in healthcare scams
A New Jersey federal grand jury has issued an updated indictment against a New York City physician for his alleged involvement in a number of Medicare and Medicaid fraud schemes that totaled more than $20.7 million in false claims.
UnitedHealth suspects 'nation-state' behind Change outage: 7 things to know
Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, reported a “cybersecurity incident” on Feb. 21 that disrupted connectivity and healthcare operations nationwide.
IU Health posts $1.1B net income in 2023
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health reported $1.1 billion in net income in 2023, including investment gains of $931 million, compared to a net loss of $715 million in 2022, according to its most recent financial report.
'Adjusting the sails': Hackensack nursing exec on earning its 7th Magnet award
Hackensack (N.J.) Medical Center has been recertified as a Magnet-designated hospital for the seventh consecutive year. Chief Nursing Officer Ramonita Jimenez, DNP, RN, says the achievement is one any facility can reach; it is all about “adjusting the …
State attorneys general call for federal PBM reforms
State attorneys general are urging Congress to pass three bills that would reform pharmacy benefit manager practices and bring more transparency to their work.
Illinois governor pitches plan to relieve $4B in medical debt
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing to wipe out $4 billion of medical debt for state residents over the next four years.
27 institutions cleared to offer new advanced melanoma therapy
The FDA recently approved the first tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL, therapy to treat advanced melanoma, and 27 institutions have so far been authorized to deliver the treatment.
Nemours Children's, Crozer affiliate on pediatric services
Under a new affiliation, Nemours Children’s Health will integrate neonatal ICU and pediatric cardiology services into the Crozer Health network, the two health systems announced Feb. 21.
New York system extends $35K nurse sign-on bonuses
Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network said it is extending its sign-on program that offers $35,000 for registered nurses and $10,000 to $20,000 for nearly every other role.
