Congress has passed a bill that would break up the monopoly contract used to run the nation’s organ transplant system. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk, who is expected to sign it, The Washington Post reported July 28.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Former Adena chief of surgery sues system for alleged defamation
James Manazer, MD, is suing Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Regional Medical Center alleging defamation and wrongful termination after he reported alleged concerns about a cardiac procedure, NBC affiliate WCMH reported July 27.
15th person pleads guilty in connection with wholesaler prescription scheme
Another individual has been sentenced in connection to an ongoing investigation into a pharmaceutical prescription scheme centered around Wholesale Supply LLC, according to a July 25 Department of Justice news release.
Suspect charged in shooting of Texas physician
A suspect has been charged in the July 25 shooting of a Texas physician at Cedar Hill Methodist Family Health Center, according to a July 26 report from Fox4.
Sparrow to pay settlement for alleged misuse of 'incident-to' billing
Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System has agreed to pay $671,310 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by misuse of “incident-to” billing, according to the Justice Department.
California homeowners sue hospital for trespassing
Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, Calif., is facing a lawsuit from neighboring property owners alleging private nuisance and trespassing, GV Wire reported July 25.
Thomas Jefferson University to pay $2.7M to resolve fund misuse allegations
Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve allegations it misused and improperly retained federal funds that were intended to be used for student loans.
Kentucky nurse involved in drug mix-up that led to patient death: Report
A series of missteps led to a nurse inadvertently administering the wrong medication to a patient last summer at CHI Saint Joseph Health Main in Lexington, Ky. The medication mix-up ultimately led to the patient’s death, according to an investigation b…
Physician wounded by shooter at Texas hospital
A physician was injured July 25 by a gunman who fired inside of a Texas medical building, Fox News reported.
Ammon Bundy, co-defendants to pay $52.5M in Idaho system harassment lawsuit
An Idaho jury ordered Ammon Bundy, Diego Rodriguez, the People’s Rights Network, Freedom Man Press, and the Bundy campaign for governor to pay $52.5 million to Boise-based St. Luke’s Health System and other plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging harassment a…
