From Florida Gov. Rick Scott threatening to sue the federal government over hospital funding to a labor union filing a lawsuit against Doctors' Hospital of Michigan in Pontiac over layoffs, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits.
1. Florida governor to sue feds for withholding hospital funding
Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced he plans to sue the federal government for allegedly withholding money from the state to force it into expanding Medicaid.
2. NY cardiologist charged for arranging hit on competitor
The conclusion of a seemingly routine prescription pill investigation resulted in the arrest of Anthony J. Moschetto, DO, a cardiologist affiliated with Roslyn, N.Y.-based St. Francis Hospital, in a murder-for-hire scheme.
3. Quality Systems sued for alleged retaliatory firing
A former director of research and development filed a retaliatory firing lawsuit against Quality Systems and its subsidiary NextGen Healthcare.
4. Johns Hopkins burn center director accuses system of covering up risky care
Stephen Milner, MD, the director of the Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Regional Burn Center, filed a lawsuit accusing higher-ups at Johns Hopkins Medicine of covering up risky care at the center's pediatric unit and of retaliating against him after he reported the problems internally.
5. Ophthalmologist associated with NJ senator arrested on Medicare fraud charges
Florida ophthalmologist Salomon E. Melgen, MD, was arrested by federal authorities and charged with 46 counts of healthcare fraud. Dr. Melgen also faces bribery charges with New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez (D).
6. Dr. Tariq Mahmood sentenced for healthcare fraud scheme
Tariq Mahmood, MD, the former owner of several Texas hospitals, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for his involvement in a healthcare fraud scheme.
7. Hospital CEO sues 'non-patients' for $30M over conspiracy claims
Long Beach, Calif.-based Healthsmart Pacific CEO Michael D. Drobot filed a lawsuit against 30 people who he alleges filed false and malicious lawsuits against him.
8. Federal court blocks Missouri's attempt to limit health insurance navigators
A federal appeals court ruled Missouri cannot impose limitations that interfere with insurance navigators' ability to help consumers sign up for health coverage using HealthCare.gov.
9. Union files lawsuit against Doctors' Hospital of Michigan over layoffs
A labor union is suing financially struggling Doctors' Hospital of Michigan in Pontiac, seeking a temporary restraining order against the hospital to block about 40 layoffs.
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