Texas has launched an investigation into whether Dell Children’s Medical Center is unlawfully performing gender-transition surgeries on minors, Attorney General Ken Paxton said May 5.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Northwell sues former employee for posting 'disturbing' content from morgue
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health filed suit against a former employee for allegedly posting graphic photos and videos from the morgue at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Family of man killed in golf cart accident pursues claims against Atrium hospital
The family of Gary York Kirkman, the patient killed in an April 14 golf cart accident at Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, plans to take legal action against the hospital.
Sutter Health looking at $250M liver depository lawsuit
Sacramento-based Sutter Health is facing a $250 million lawsuit amid allegations the health system failed to live up to promises it made regarding a major liver sample center whose products are used in medical research.
Wisconsin hospitals oppose bill aiming to create healthcare price transparency requirement
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is opposing legislation that would require hospitals to create a list of 300 “shoppable services” or nonemergency procedures they provide, Wisconsin Public Radio reported May 4.
Wisconsin oncologist accused of performing unnecessary procedures
A Wisconsin oncologist is under scrutiny after three whistleblower lawsuits in the last few years, PBS Wisconsin reported May 3.
Detroit nurse sentenced for replacing pain meds with saline
A Detroit nurse was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with vials and syringes of liquid painkillers.
Florida passes PBM regulation bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Prescription Drug Reform Act on May 3 to limit pharmacy benefit manager practices and hold “Big Pharma accountable.”
Court reverses order blocking Crozer hospital from closing ER
A Pennsylvania appeals court reversed a lower court’s ruling that blocked Crozer Health-owned Delaware County Memorial Hospital from closing its emergency department and ending general inpatient services, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported May 3. …
Texas woman pleads guilty to defrauding payers in $7M COVID-19 testing scheme
A Texas woman pleaded guilty for her role in a scheme to defraud insurers by accessing private patient information.
