A retired New Jersey physician was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison over his industrial-grade herbicide pill he advertised as a weight loss drug, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported May 31.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Physician pushes for trial in wrongful termination suit against PeaceHealth
A physician who is suing Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth for wrongful termination wants to take his claims to trial rather than accept a potential $2 million settlement, the Cascadia Daily News reported May 31.
New Jersey physician admits to buying, selling oncology medication for profit
A New Jersey oncologist pleaded guilty to using her medical license, and allowing others to use it, to purchase prescription oncology medications to sell for profit.
Colorado lt. governor signs legislation cracking down on facility fees
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera signed HB23-1215, legislation that will mandate hospitals increase transparency around facility fees and prohibit healthcare organizations from charging facility fees for telehealth procedures.
Physician sues university, alleges retaliation for calling out racial bias
Stanley Berry, MD, is suing Detroit-based Wayne State School of Medicine for allegedly stifling his advocacy for Black patients and passing him over for promotion after speaking out, The South End reported May 30.
New York hospital files lawsuit over $10M loan forgiveness decision
Syracuse, N.Y.-based Crouse Hospital is seeking to overturn the federal government’s decision not to forgive a $10 million paycheck protection loan it received in early 2020 to pay employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, syracuse.com reported May 30.
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
Here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker’s has reported since May 9:
Jury delivers $31.6M verdict against Michigan hospital
A jury has awarded $31.6 million to a family in a medical practice case against MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland, ABC12 reported May 25.
Physician found not guilty of manslaughter in patient's fatal overdose
A former physician at Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has been found not guilty of manslaughter in a case involving a patient’s fatal overdose, the Rochester Beacon reported May 26.
Pennsylvania physician sentenced to prison for prescription fraud
A Pennsylvania physician was sentenced to six months in prison and one year of supervised release for his involvement in an opioid fraud scheme.
