The National Community Pharmacists Association and nearly 40 provider groups are seeking class-action status for their lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries. The plaintiffs argue they are still struggling to file claims after the February breach of Change Healthcare.

The U.S. Department of Justice claimed the dialysis chain was sending kickbacks and favors to physicians in exchange for patient referrals.

The bipartisan Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act would amend the Social Security Act to allow physicians to open new hospitals in hard-to-reach communities.

The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act would improve cooperation between HHS and CISA to ideally speed up the response to cyberattacks.

Citing two sources familiar with the matter, journalists at CBS News said the health system is suspected of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. No charges have been filed.

The 55-year-old cardiologist was allowed to continue practicing cardiology after his first conviction in 2016. Now, he is losing his license and faces up to eight years in prison. 

John Oxendine has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to file claims for bogus lab tests.

Several state attorneys general have issued notices to residents regarding the Change Healthcare breach, asking them to sign up for credit monitoring and identity theft protection.