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Legal: Pharmacies sue Cigna | Leapfrog files First Amendment appeal | Doc Senator sued 700+ patients | Ghost employees
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Independent pharmacies sue Express Scripts over alleged violation of Arkansas PBM law

A dozen plaintiffs filed a complaint this week, accusing the pharmacy benefit manager of failing to reimburse them for prescriptions at a rate that covers restocking costs.

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Independent pharmacies sue Express Scripts over alleged violation of Arkansas PBM law

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A dozen plaintiffs filed a complaint this week, accusing the pharmacy benefit manager of failing to reimburse them for prescriptions at a rate that covers restocking costs.
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Leapfrog appeals ruling against its hospital safety grades, citing its First Amendment right to free speech

In March, a U.S. District Court judge agreed with hospital plaintiffs who claimed in a lawsuit that the A-to-F grading system was deceptive, with those that chose to engage in enhanced data sharing receiving higher rankings. Leapfrog has defended its methodology, arguing the grades are constitutionally protected opinions. 

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Leapfrog appeals ruling against its hospital safety grades, citing its First Amendment right to free speech

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In March, a U.S. District Court judge agreed with hospital plaintiffs who claimed in a lawsuit that the A-to-F grading system was deceptive, with those that chose to engage in enhanced data sharing receiving higher rankings. Leapfrog has defended its methodology, arguing the grades are constitutionally protected opinions. 
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Leader of $64M healthcare fraud enterprise sent to prison

Zakia Khan, 55, from New York City pleaded guilty to billing Medicaid for unnecessary patient services, paying coconspirators illegal kickbacks in exchange for referrals. Her businesses earned roughly $56 million in fraudulent reimbursement, the DOJ said.

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Leader of $64M healthcare fraud enterprise sent to prison

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Zakia Khan, 55, from New York City pleaded guilty to billing Medicaid for unnecessary patient services, paying coconspirators illegal kickbacks in exchange for referrals. Her businesses earned roughly $56 million in fraudulent reimbursement, the DOJ said.
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Doctor-turned-senator sued 700+ patients for medical debts, often charging 18% interest

The details come from the New York Times, whose reporters found that Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, (R-KS) sued patients for as little as $101 during his two decades working as an OB-GYN.

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Doctor-turned-senator sued 700+ patients for medical debts, often charging 18% interest

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The details come from the New York Times, whose reporters found that Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, (R-KS) sued patients for as little as $101 during his two decades working as an OB-GYN.
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Ukrainian national linked to Conti ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals gets 4-year sentence

Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, 44, was arrested in Ireland in 2023. As part of the cybercrime group linked to the deployment of Conti, Lytvynenko was found to have possessed data from 12 victims. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. 

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Ukrainian national linked to Conti ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals gets 4-year sentence

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Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, 44, was arrested in Ireland in 2023. As part of the cybercrime group linked to the deployment of Conti, Lytvynenko was found to have possessed data from 12 victims. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. 
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DaVita settles ransomware attack lawsuit for $15M

The 2025 data breach exposed records on 2.7 million patients. The cybercrime syndicate Interlock claimed credit for the attack, posting its stolen bounty on the dark web shortly after the incident.

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DaVita settles ransomware attack lawsuit for $15M

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The 2025 data breach exposed records on 2.7 million patients. The cybercrime syndicate Interlock claimed credit for the attack, posting its stolen bounty on the dark web shortly after the incident.
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‘Ghost employee’ scheme earns former senior director at Optum 3 years in prison

A former senior director at Optum has been found guilty for his role in a scam by which a friend received a six-figure salary despite doing no work. The verdict included a conviction for money laundering as well as fraud.  

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‘Ghost employee’ scheme earns former senior director at Optum 3 years in prison

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A former senior director at Optum has been found guilty for his role in a scam by which a friend received a six-figure salary despite doing no work. The verdict included a conviction for money laundering as well as fraud.  
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