A federal court has barred two Dallas-area physicians from prescribing opioids and imposed $1.2 million in judgments for violating the Controlled Substances Act.
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Indiana medical office building closed due to fire
Mishawaka, Ind.-based St. Joseph Health System closed its medical offices and departments in its facility due to a power outage caused by a small fire, according to an Oct. 15 report from ABC 57.
San Diego neurosurgeon charged in $100M insurance fraud case
A neurosurgeon was among four charged in connection with a scheme involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent workers’ compensation charges, The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 13.
Nurse practitioners are seeking more equality in medicine: 8 things to know
A group of nurse practitioners has sued New York state in federal court alleging their employer has them doing the same work as physicians, but for substantially less pay.
What inflation is doing to healthcare access
Inflation has had serious effects across all aspects of the U.S. economy, and healthcare is no different.
The threat that could further dismantle physician independence: 5 things to know
While AI enhances certain predictive analytics, the risk of over-reliance on the technology could lead to incorrect diagnosis and the erosion of the physician-patient relationship, according to Sarah Worthy, CEO of DoorSpace, a healthcare-oriented huma…
Hill Physicians Group expands California physician network
San Ramon, Calif.-based Hill Physician Medical Group is expanding its physician network by partnering with Kentfield, Calif.-based Marin Health and University of California San Francisco Health, The Press Democrat reported Oct. 14.
Physician-owned practice joins New York community health network
East Setauket, N.Y.-based Three Village Medical Care, owned by Siva Kolupoti, MD, has joined Stony Brook (N.Y.) Medicine Community Medical Group, TBR News Media reported Oct. 14.
San Diego physician, practice to pay $3.8M for false claims allegations
A San Diego physician and her medical practice have agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle allegations they knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare and TriCare.
Tufts physician sues hospital after COVID vaccine firing
A former physician at Tufts Medical Center in Boston is suing her former employer, alleging she was wrongfully terminated after she refused the COVID-19 vaccine, The Boston Globe reported Oct. 10.
