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Hospitals sent ransomware notices in apparent hoax | Doctor sentenced to 2 years in prison for opioid prescriptions
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Hospitals snail-mailed ransomware hoax; FBI investigation ongoing

A hospital in California received a physical letter in the mail stating its data had been compromised, only to discover the claim was part of a nationwide "social engineering scam." 

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Hospitals snail-mailed ransomware hoax; FBI investigation ongoing

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A hospital in California received a physical letter in the mail stating its data had been compromised, only to discover the claim was part of a nationwide "social engineering scam." 
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Doctor gets prison for prescribing unnecessary opiates

In addition to serving 30 months behind bars, Wendell Lewis Randall, MD, is ordered to pay a $2 million fine for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. 

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Doctor gets prison for prescribing unnecessary opiates

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In addition to serving 30 months behind bars, Wendell Lewis Randall, MD, is ordered to pay a $2 million fine for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. 
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Private equity buyouts increase physician turnover by 265%, study finds

A study by researchers at Brown University and Duke University analyzed the employment records of 200 practices acquired by private equity firms and compared them with unacquired practices to develop some observations.

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Private equity buyouts increase physician turnover by 265%, study finds

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A study by researchers at Brown University and Duke University analyzed the employment records of 200 practices acquired by private equity firms and compared them with unacquired practices to develop some observations.
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Americans' mental, physical health in steady decline since COVID-19 pandemic

The numbers are the lowest seen by Gallup in 25 years, with the percentage of adults reporting their health as “excellent” dropping in both categories. 

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Americans' mental, physical health in steady decline since COVID-19 pandemic

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The numbers are the lowest seen by Gallup in 25 years, with the percentage of adults reporting their health as “excellent” dropping in both categories. 
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Arkansas bans noncompetes for all physicians

A new law amends existing regulations that allowed competitors to issue noncompetes within a specific area. The blanket ban goes into effect July 2025.
 

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Arkansas bans noncompetes for all physicians

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A new law amends existing regulations that allowed competitors to issue noncompetes within a specific area. The blanket ban goes into effect July 2025. 
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In Case You Missed It

UnitedHealth pushes back against shareholder transparency proposal

In an SEC filing, the insurer argues that requests by investors for more reporting on claims denials may already be satisfied through its regulatory compliance processes. 

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UnitedHealth pushes back against shareholder transparency proposal

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In an SEC filing, the insurer argues that requests by investors for more reporting on claims denials may already be satisfied through its regulatory compliance processes. 
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Thousands of staff cut from federal health agencies, including CDC and VA

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to push officials to release workers—and more layoffs could be on the horizon.

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Thousands of staff cut from federal health agencies, including CDC and VA

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to push officials to release workers—and more layoffs could be on the horizon.
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In Other News

Widow sues radiology practice after 28-year-old husband’s ‘fatal misdiagnosis’

Laura Hopps and her attorneys claim Central Illinois Radiological Associates and OSF Healthcare provided negligent care in overlooking his aortic dissection. 

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Widow sues radiology practice after 28-year-old husband’s ‘fatal misdiagnosis’

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Laura Hopps and her attorneys claim Central Illinois Radiological Associates and OSF Healthcare provided negligent care in overlooking his aortic dissection. 
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American College of Cardiology shares new guidance focused on evaluation, management of cardiogenic shock

The new document represents the ACC’s first Concise Clinical Guidance; it was designed to be an easy-to-use reference for keeping track of a complicated topic. 

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A majority of medical devices involved in Class I recalls were never required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undergo premarket or postmarket clinical testing, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.[1]
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American College of Cardiology shares new guidance focused on evaluation, management of cardiogenic shock

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A majority of medical devices involved in Class I recalls were never required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undergo premarket or postmarket clinical testing, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.[1]
The new document represents the ACC’s first Concise Clinical Guidance; it was designed to be an easy-to-use reference for keeping track of a complicated topic. 
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