Proposed state legislation to change Tennessee’s certificate-of-need legislation would cause hospital service cuts and closures and reduce care access for many communities across the state, according to the Tennessee Hospital Association.
Category: Legal & Regulatory Issues
Texas Medical Board drafts guidance on emergency abortion exemptions
On March 22, the Texas Medical Board issued proposed rules on emergency exceptions to the state’s strict abortion ban, which critics have said do not go far enough in addressing uncertainty among physicians and patients.
Lack of transparency 'handcuffed' feds' Change hack response, lawmaker says
Lawmakers are questioning UnitedHealth Group’s response to the cyberattack that took Change Healthcare’s systems offline for nearly a month.
Judge dismisses charges against nurse accused of mishandling baby
The case involving a former nurse who was accused of mishandling an infant was dismissed by a judge, News 12 Long Island reported March 25.
10 recent health system lawsuits, settlements
From eight nurses at a Tenet hospital alleging they were wrongfully terminated to the University of Chicago Medical Center being found responsible in a wrongful death case, here are 10 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s has reported …
Iowa nurse charged in patient's death
A licensed practical nurse is facing criminal charges in the death of an 87-year-old man at an Iowa nursing home, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported March 22.
Former Georgia insurance commissioner pleads guilty to healthcare fraud
A former Georgia insurance commissioner has pleaded guilty to participating in a healthcare fraud scheme that billed private insurers for over $2.5 million in false claims.
Connecticut bill calls for more oversight of private equity in healthcare M&A
A new Connecticut bill aims to bolster the state’s involvement in deals between private equity firms and healthcare facilities.
New Florida law adds rules for ERs
A package of healthcare laws signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis March 21 contains new rules for hospital emergency departments.
8 nurses file wrongful termination suit against Tenet
Eight nurses at Worcester, Mass.-based Saint Vincent Hospital have filed a lawsuit against the facility and its owner, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, alleging they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about staffing shortages and care qual…
