From the Department of Justice filing charges against 412 people in a nationwide healthcare fraud sweep to Walmart agreeing to pay the federal government $1.65 million to resolve false claims allegations, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
1. DOJ charges 412 in $1.3B healthcare fraud sweep
The DOJ charged 412 defendants, including 115 physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, in a nationwide healthcare fraud sweep.
2. Former hospital executive admits stealing $391k from medical association
A former executive at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to stealing $391,600 from an association of medical professionals.
3. DOJ charges 5 Detroit physicians, 2 others in $132M fraud case
FBI agents raided Detroit medical offices in relation to a $132 million Medicare fraud case involving kickbacks and the prescription of medically unnecessary painkillers.
4. Physician accused of prescribing unnecessary drugs that led to 7 deaths
Howard Diamond, MD, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, healthcare fraud and money laundering.
5. Former CHI hospital administrator indicted in bribery scheme
Lexington, Ky.-based Saint Joseph Hospital's former executive director of facilities, James Newton, was indicted for his alleged role in a fraud scheme.
6. Judge dismisses most of lawsuit over death of woman forcibly removed from Florida hospital
A federal judge dismissed the majority of a lawsuit filed by the representative of the estate of Barbara Dawson, who died in December 2015 after being forcibly removed from Calhoun Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, Fla.\
7. Boston home health agency owner arrested for alleged role in Medicaid fraud scheme
Authorities arrested the owner and an employee of Boston-based Harmony Home Health Care for allegedly defrauding about $2.7 million from Massachusetts' Medicaid program.
8. Florida county faces $300M in hospital bills after court ruling
The Florida Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring Sarasota County to reimburse private hospitals for providing care to poor patients.
9. New Mexico AG sues Presbyterian Health Plan for alleged tax fraud
New Mexico's attorney general sued Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Health Plan and two affiliated organizations for allegedly underpaying premium taxes.
10. Former South Dakota hospital CEO indicted for making false statement to HHS
The former CEO of Pine Ridge (S.D.) Indian Health Service Hospital was charged with making a false statement to HHS.
11. Walmart pays $1.65M to resolve false claims allegations over Medi-Cal billing
Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart agreed to pay the federal government $1.65 million to resolve allegations it submitted false claims to California's Medi-Cal program.
12. New York City pharmacy owner charged in $9M fraud scheme
Sunita Kumar, the owner and operator of two pharmacies in New York City, was arrested and charged for her role in a $9 million fraud scheme that involved submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
13. Second lawyer sentenced for stealing $1.2M from St. Luke's Health System
A district judge sentenced Mark J. Schultz to one year and one day in federal prison without parole for his role in a fraud scheme.
14. Anesthesiologist sentenced to 7 years in prison for kickback scheme
John H. Johnson, MD, an anesthesiologist from Hollidaysburg, Pa., was sentenced to seven years in prison for employment tax fraud and accepting kickbacks.
15. Physician sues Essentia Health for mental health discrimination
A Minnesota physician is suing his former employer for allegedly refusing to accommodate his mental health conditions.
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