A San Francisco federal judge expressed skepticism about advancing a proposed class action accusing Google of violating privacy laws by collecting health data through its website tracking tools, Bloomberg Law reported Dec. 19.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Senators introduce bill to close No Surprises Act's 'enforcement gap'
Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill they say aims to bolster the No Surprises Act by ensuring health insurers “reimburse providers promptly so costs are not passed along to patients.”
Atlanta hospital faces lawsuit after patient escape
Riverdale Ga.-based Southern Regional Medical Center is being sued by a patient’s family after he escaped from the hospital and was shot by police, Atlanta News First reported Dec. 18.
Amazon One Medical faces lawsuit over telehealth patient death
A family of a late California man has sued Amazon One Medical, claiming he died after a virtual healthcare visit with the company, The Washington Post reported Dec. 18.
Man gets 5 years in prison for Ascension hospital guard attack
A man who authorities say stabbed a security guard last year at Milwaukee-based Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital was sentenced to five years in prison Dec. 12 after pleading guilty to first-degree reckless injury, according to the Milwaukee Journ…
New York governor vetos bill requiring community input on hospital closures
New York Gov. Kathy Houchul on Dec. 13 vetoed the Local Input for Community Hospitals Act, a bill that would have strengthened community involvement in hospital closure decisions.
How hospitals can lead on survivor care amid human trafficking legislation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of several human trafficking bills into law marks a pivotal moment for California’s fight against one of society’s most insidious crimes.
Former executives sue Arkansas hospital after terminations
The former CEO and chief nursing officer at Eureka Springs (Ark.) Hospital have filed lawsuits against the hospital and six commission members, alleging wrongful termination in November after reporting staff complaints about the chief financial officer.
Texas sues New York physician over abortion telehealth care
Texas’ attorney general is suing a New York physician for providing a Texas woman with abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth.
Lawmakers probe CVS Caremark over potential anti-competitive practices
House Republicans are investigating whether CVS Caremark, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, violated federal antitrust laws by allegedly blocking independent pharmacies from using cost-saving tools outside of its network, The Hill reported Dec. 12.&n…
