A Wisconsin judge lifted an order that prevented seven ThedaCare employees from leaving to join Ascension Northeast Wisconsin, both Appleton-based, until ThedaCare could find enough replacements, The New York Times reported Jan. 24.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Florida drops appeal against federal vaccination rule for healthcare workers
Florida has dropped its challenge of the CMS COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers, although the governor has continued to say his office does not intend to enforce the rule, the Miami Herald reported Jan. 24.
Judge clears path for discrimination lawsuit against Mount Sinai
Four former and current employees of New York-based Mount Sinai have the green light from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to bring a lawsuit alleging age, sex and race discrimination against the health system. Although fed…
Employees sue Sutter Health over use of ‘corrosive’ cleanser
Five employees have filed a lawsuit against Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, alleging the health system had them use a “corrosive” cleanser to help mitigate high rates of Costridioides difficile in its hospitals, The Sacramento Bee reported Jan….
OIG to audit hospital compliance with Provider Relief Fund surprise-billing rule
HHS’ Office of the Inspector General said Jan. 20 it would conduct a nationwide audit of hospitals’ compliance with the terms and conditions related to the Provider Relief Fund.
Judge strikes down vaccination mandate for federal workers
A federal judge in Texas has blocked enforcement of the Biden administration’s vaccination requirement for federal employees, The Hill reported.
Man charged with attempted murder of Novant Health hospital employees
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two employees who were injured Jan. 18 by an individual inside of New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s emergency department in Wilmington, N.C., according to StarNews.
13 latest healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From hospitals facing antitrust claims to health systems settling false claims lawsuits, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
7 Texas physicians, hospital CEO to settle kickback allegations for over $1.1M
Seven Texas physicians and a hospital CEO have agreed to pay more than $1.1 million to resolve allegations that they violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law by accepting illegal monetary benefits in exchange for ordering laboratory tests, the …
HCA hit with antitrust lawsuit in Florida
HCA Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator based in Nashville, Tenn., is facing a federal antitrust case in Florida concerning the orthopedic surgery market.
