
In an event that has caught the attention of healthcare law and ethics professionals nationwide, Sparrow Health System in Lansing has agreed to pay a settlement of $671,300. The resolution came in response to allegations of the health system...
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In a striking development underscoring the importance of medical ethics and the law, a set of physicians and medical practices in Missouri and Texas have agreed to pay more than half a million dollars to settle allegations of receiving kickbacks for...
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As the world grapples with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a curious trend has surfaced in the housing market. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have found a compelling link between an unexpected source – fraudulent Paycheck...
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As a legal professional working in the healthcare sector, I continually emphasize the importance of regulatory compliance to my clients. A recent case reaffirms this counsel. BestCare Laboratory Services LLC, a defunct Texas-based clinical...
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Healthcare fraud is a significant issue that costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. A recent case involving a clinical testing laboratory in Fenton, Missouri, sheds light on the severity of this problem and underscores the importance of...
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Despite the fact that medical privacy laws such as HIPAA have been in place for more than two decades, we still see disturbing instances of privacy breaches like the one at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Privacy breaches undermine patient trust...
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