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.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
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…
Trial date set for Kentucky nurse charged in patient’s death
A former Kentucky nurse accused of killing a patient will go to trial June 12, 2023, Lexington Herald Leader reported Sept. 30.
Duke LifePoint hospital under CMS review for alleged EMTALA violations
CMS regulators are reviewing the results of an investigation into potential violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act at Wilson (N.C.) Medical Center, part of the Duke LifePoint network, The News & Observer reported September 30.
Senator has questions for Providence CEO on billing practices
U.S. Senator Patty Murray of Washington is seeking answers from Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s CEO following a Sept. 24 New York Times report detailing the system’s alleged debt collection practices.
