From a New York City physician charged with manslaughter in the death of one of his patients to a former health clinic CEO sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
1. Former health clinic CEO sentenced to 18 years in fraud case
The former CEO of two Alabama health clinics was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme.
2. Whistle-blower claims SC hospital violated Stark Law, False Claims Act
A former employee of Spartanburg (S.C.) Regional Healthcare System claims the health system filed false claims with government payers and paid physicians more than fair market value.
3. Physicians, pharmacy owners charged in $100M healthcare fraud scheme
Ten defendants, including physicians and pharmacy owners, were charged in a 35-count superseding indictment for their roles in a $100 million healthcare fraud scheme.
4. UPMC faces 4th mold death lawsuit
As of Oct. 12, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is facing its fourth lawsuit over a mold outbreak discovered in September 2015.
5. NYC physician charged with manslaughter in patient's death
A New York physician with a practice in Queens was charged with second-degree manslaughter after one of his patients bled to death due to complications during an abortion he performed July 9.
6. Investor sues Tenet after $514M kickback deal: 7 things to know
A shareholder filed a putative class-action lawsuit against Tenet Healthcare, claiming the Dallas-based for-profit hospital operator made false and misleading statements about its business, which caused shareholders to suffer losses.
7. Woman uses fake credentials to work as a nurse at Reedsburg Medical Center
A Wisconsin woman faces felony charges after reportedly using false credentials to work as a nurse at Reedsburg (Wis.) Area Medical Center.
8. Hedge fund to take Theranos to court
A San Francisco-based hedge fund filed a civil lawsuit against Palo Alto, Calif.-based blood test startup Theranos.
9. Radiologists accuse Montana hospital of False Claims Act violations
Two radiologists allege Bozeman (Mont.) Health Deaconess Hospital submitted millions of dollars in false claims to government payers as part of an illegal kickback scheme.
10. Metro Health secures $1M settlement against former executive
Wyoming, Mich.-based Metro Health Hospital entered into a $1 million settlement with Laura Staskiewicz, the former head of the health system's foundation.
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