Merck said it will file a lawsuit against the federal government seeking an injunction of the drug price negotiation program in the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing it violates the First and Fifth Amendments, Reuters reported June 6.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law June 2 that bars minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormone therapies and gender transition surgery.
Man charged in killing of DMC nurse
A Michigan man has been charged in connection with the carjacking and murder of his ex-girlfriend and Detroit Medical Center nurse, Patrice Wilson, the Detroit Free Press reported June 1.
12 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
Here are 12 hospital lawsuits and settlements Becker’s has reported since May 19, including a New York hospital suing to overturn the federal government’s decision not to forgive a $10 million paycheck protection loan:
Supreme Court allows overcharging lawsuits against SuperValu, Safeway to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision to strike two whistleblower lawsuits alleging SuperValu and Safeway knowingly charged Medicare and Medicaid far more than they charged customers for drugs.
New Colorado laws mandate hospitals increase financial transparency
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed HB23-1226, a measure that will mandate hospitals provide additional financial information to the state, CPR News reported June 2.
Feds probe nurse practitioner, Border Patrol medical contractors over girl's death
Federal investigators are probing the May 17 death of an 8-year-old migrant girl who, according to initial reports, was not transferred to the hospital on the day of her death despite her mother’s requests to a nurse practitioner and other medical cont…
Adena Health fires 3 employees who discussed misconduct allegations
Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Regional Medical Center fired three workers in the wake of reports of misconduct allegations at the hospital, NBC affiliate WCMH reported May 25.
San Francisco to pay victims $2.2M in Laguna Honda abuse case
San Francisco is poised to pay $2.2 million to settle a patient abuse scandal lawsuit at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, news outlet KQED reported June 1.
3 states looking to rein in facility fees
While some hospital associations maintain that facility fees are key to the financial well-being of hospitals, legislators across the country are taking action to clamp down on facility fees with the aim of reducing healthcare costs.
