The Justice Department has established a task force to provide legal support to those affected by recent abortion legislation, including healthcare workers, Vice President Kamala Harris said.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Mount Sinai faces lawsuit for allegedly overstaying lease
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System is facing charges from a landlord who alleges it overstayed its lease, the Commercial Observer reported Oct. 4.
Police: Man strangled infants, assaulted staff at Texas hospital
An 18-year-old man is facing several charges, including attempted capital murder, after police say he assaulted two infants and staff at Odessa (Texas) Regional Medical Center on Oct. 3.
Minnesota hospital that disclosed PHI to own foundation wins appeal
Minneapolis-based Children’s Hospital and Clinics’ disclosure of patient health information to its charitable foundation didn’t violate the Minnesota Health Records Act, according to an Oct. 3 court ruling.
Physicians sue California over COVID-19 misinformation law
Two physicians who question COVID-19 vaccines are suing to stop a California law that allows regulators to punish physicians for spreading misinformation or disinformation related to the virus.
John Muir Health sued for allegedly overcharging patients
The law firm Hagens Berman has filed a lawsuit against Concord, Calif.-based John Muir Health accusing the health system of “unconscionable” billing practices.
Supreme Court declines 10 states’ challenge to CMS’ vaccine mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 3 declined a case brought by 10 states challenging the Biden administration’s rule that requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work in healthcare facilities that receive federal funding.
CVS, Walmart face lawsuits over homeopathic products
An appellate court reversed lower court dismissals of two lawsuits that have been filed against CVS and Walmart, which accuse the retail pharmacy chains of selling homeopathic products that have no clinical benefit next to drugs that do work.
MUSC employee dies in Charleston hospital
An employee of the Medical University of South Carolina died Sept. 30 in one of the system’s Charleston hospital facilities, prompting a multiagency investigation.
Anesthesiologist, Army physician spouse charged with conspiring to share medical records with Russia
A Maryland anesthesiologist and her spouse, a major in the U.S. Army and a physician, were charged by indictment for allegedly providing confidential health information to an undercover FBI agent to assist Russia related to the conflict in Ukraine, the…
