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Prosecutor: Insys founder Kapoor motivated by ‘greed’ in fentanyl bribery scheme
John Kapoor, the wealthy founder of drugmaker Insys Therapeutics plotted to bribe doctors across the country to prescribe a highly addictive fentanyl spray in order to outshine competitors and line his own pockets, a federal prosecutor told jurors…
Doctor, Ohio hospital face 8 wrongful death suits over drug dosages
A woman died at an Ohio hospital minutes after receiving not one but two excessive doses of a potentially lethal medication ordered by a doctor under investigation in connection with dozens of deaths, the woman’s family alleged Monday.
Insurers blast CMS proposal on point-of-sale Part D rebates
Insurers claim passing the rebates along to Medicare Part D beneficiaries will ultimately increase premiums or reduce benefits.
Surprise medical billing gets increased industry lobbying
From the president to key senators, Washington wants to end high surprise bills. But with powerhouse industries involved, it’s complicated.
CHS Lutheran CEO will hire new chief, but stay on board
The head of Lutheran Health Network in northern Indiana is searching for a new CEO so he can devote full time to his other role as regional vice president.
Sharp HealthCare reports admissions growth as it welcomes new CEO
San Diego’s Sharp HealthCare saw its revenue jump 9.4% in its fiscal 2018, which ended Sept. 30. The health system welcomes its new CEO on Thursday.
CMS launches app to help seniors determine what Medicare covers
The new CMS app What’s Covered shows beneficiaries whether Medicare covers a specific item or service and is part of the agency’s eMedicare initiative.
Emergency rooms fill up with psych patients — and then they wait
As dozens of patients wait in busy hospital ERs for psychiatric evaluations and inpatient bed placements, mental health experts search for solutions.
Commentary: Proposed changes to ‘public charge’ rule would harm immigrant patients and their families
Proposed changes could harm low-income workers by forcing them to choose between accessing vital work supports—basic health coverage, food and housing services that keep them healthy and able to work—and maintaining their immigration…
Health systems work to balance core operations with new ventures
Ascension’s restructuring highlights the balance health systems must strike in maintaining core operations and expanding new ventures.
