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:
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Securing healthcare data: Encryption's progress & hurdles
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…
HCA Florida buys plot of land for freestanding emergency room
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.
HCA Florida hospital names CEO
Corey Lovelace was named CEO of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital in Port St. Lucie, according to a hospital news release shared with Becker’s April 24.
Washington hospital cuts additional program amid financial woes
St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., discontinued its transfusion-free medicine and surgery program amid financial pressures, The News Tribune reported April 24.
Congress praises VA's move to halt Cerner EHR rollout
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…
Why maintaining consistency matters in health system mergers
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…
HHS looking to crack down on healthcare orgs using pixel tracking
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.
4 factors to address to position ASCs for success, per 1 practice administrator
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.
Supply chain issues still losing ASCs money
Supply chain issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are still hurting ASCs’ bottom line.
