Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues

6 latest healthcare industry lawsuits

From physicians suing Envision Healthcare to the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to review a case involving Epic, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits making headlines. 

3 ED physician organizations file brief to support surprise-billing legal challenge

Three organizations representing emergency department physicians filed an amicus brief Dec. 17 to support the Texas Medical Association’s legal challenge to the federal surprise-billing dispute resolution process. 

ER physicians sue Envision, accuse firm of practicing corporate medicine

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Physician Group filed a lawsuit Dec. 20 against Envision Healthcare, claiming the healthcare services company violated state law by taking over emergency department operations at Placentia (Calif.) Linda Hospi…

Where federal vaccination mandates stand: 11 things to know

Federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers and employees in other areas continue to face legal challenges and pending court rulings, adding a layer of complexity around the rules.

OSHA to begin citations Jan. 10 after Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate reinstated for businesses

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FBI investigating vaccinations at Chicago hospital CEO’s church

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California physician found guilty in $355M billing fraud scheme

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Biden asks Supreme Court to allow nationwide vaccination mandate for healthcare workers

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8 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements

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Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent lawsuits, settlements

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