From a former dermatologist to prison for a $120 million scheme, to Johns Hopkins agreeing to settle Stark Law violation allegations, here are eight healthcare fraud cases Becker’s reported since April 13:
The state of encryption in healthcare data privacy is evolving, but there is still room for improvement. Healthcare providers and organizations recognize the importance of encryption to protect sensitive patient data and comply with regulations such as…
Davie-based HCA Florida Healthcare, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, purchased a $2.85 million plot of land in St. Cloud, Fla., with plans to build a new freestanding emergency room, Orlando Business Journal reported April 24.
St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., discontinued its transfusion-free medicine and surgery program amid financial pressures, The News Tribune reported April 24.
Members of Congress are praising the Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision to halt its rollout of the Oracle Cerner EHR system at additional facilities until it can address problems with the system at facilities already using it, FedScoop reported A…
While hospital and health system mergers have increased, literature around patient outcomes, quality and processes is lacking, according to a 2022 study led by researchers from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy. Without it, exe…
The HHS will soon start increasing its crackdowns on healthcare organizations that are disclosing patient information with third parties without consent through the use of tracking technologies, BankInfoSecurity reported April 21.
Trey Sampson III, administrator of Newport Beach (Calif.) Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to share how he is tackling critical issues facing ASCs to ensure his practice comes out ahead.