The following investigations, lawsuits, settlements or other legal developments involving healthcare providers were reported within the past month, beginning with the most recent.
UPMC to Pay Almost $1M in False Claims Settlement
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center agreed to pay $956,590 to end a federal False Claims Act review stemming from a billing error.
Urgent Care Center Files Suit Against United Memorial Medical Center, Health Now
An urgent care center filed a suit against United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, N.Y., and insurer Health Now, alleging a conspiracy to keep the urgent care center from being competitive in the region.
Former Palo Verde Hospital Executives File Suit Against Board, Healthcare District
The former CEO, CNO and finance director of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe, Calif., filed a federal lawsuit against the hospital's board president, two board members and the healthcare district.
Tenet, HMA Accused of Kickback Scheme
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare and Health Management Associates, based in Naples, Fla., were accused of illegally paying a clinic in Georgia for hospital referrals.
Nearly 250 Patients to Split Stent Settlement From CHI, Dr. Mark Midei
Approximately 250 former patients who received heart care at St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore may receive a total settlement of $32.5 million after a cardiologist allegedly implanted unnecessary stents in their hearts.
Beth Israel Deaconess to Pay $5.3M in False Claims Settlement
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston agreed to pay $5.3 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations.
Tri-City Wins Arbitration Over "No-Hire" Provision, Replaces NICU Director
An arbitrator decided that a "no-hire" provision in a contract between Tri-City Healthcare District and Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., and Pediatrix Medical Group of California is illegal, allowing Tri-City to replace Pediatrix with one of the group's physicians as head of a neonatal intensive care unit.
Dubuis Health System Settles False Claims Suit With $8M
A false claims suit against Houston-based Dubuis Health System will end with an $8 million settlement from the system and one of its hospitals.
Former Erlanger Interim CEO Sues Hospital for $25M Over Termination
Charlesetta Woodard-Thompson, the former interim CEO of Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tenn., filed a $25 million suit against the hospital alleging retaliatory discharge and conspiracy.
Former University of Rochester Medical Center Admin Admits to Fraud
A former administrator at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center pled guilty to fraud involving misappropriation of funds and a series of illegitimate payments.
St. Mary's Hospital to Pay $3.5M to Nurses in Settlement
Current and former nurses at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis., will receive a settlement of $3.5 million in a class action lawsuit claiming the hospital did not pay the nurses for meal breaks spent on-call.
Judge Dismisses Monopolization Allegations Against Sutter Health
Claims that Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has engaged in monopolistic activities were dismissed by a federal judge.
12 Hospitals, Other Providers Sue South Carolina for Not Enforcing Certificate of Need Law
A group of healthcare providers, including 12 hospitals, filed a suit with the South Carolina Supreme Court after the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control stopped issuing the certificates of need that allow providers to expand and purchase new equipment.
Milwaukee Health Services Suing Tech Firm Over Denied Access to EHRs
Milwaukee Health Services filed a lawsuit claiming technology provider Business Computer Applications has deliberately locked MHS out of its own electronic health records following a billing dispute.
Carolinas HealthCare Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Public Records Law Violation
Charlotte, N.C.-based Carolinas HealthCare System is facing a lawsuit over a decision to keep the terms of a previous legal settlement confidential.
Amos Cancer Center Admin Alleges Center Overbilled Government
Richard Barker, the administrative director of the John B. Amos Cancer Center in Columbus, Ga., filed a whistle-blower lawsuit accusing the center of overbilling government insurers.
Allegiance Health to Pay $1.8M in False Claims Settlement
The United States will receive $4 million in the settlement of a False Claims lawsuit against Jackson, Mich.-based Allegiance Health, a cardiology practice and a cardiologist.
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