Stories about physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in lawsuits—as either a plaintiff or a defendant—or accused of breaking the law. Various legal updates or unusual stories in the news may land here.
Frank Kryzak has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital after an exploratory surgery allegedly left him in a mysterious state of agony for four months.
A spokesperson told HealthExec that "several types of external communications" are no longer subject to any pause, including urgent public health alerts.
The pseudo-government organization led by billionaire Elon Musk has been given read-only access to payment, contract and staffing records at the agency.
The insurance giant said it will link executive compensation to provider and patient satisfaction, in addition to releasing an annual transparency report on claims reimbursement and denials.
John Michael Murdoch, then 51, was allegedly swabbed with alcohol prior to surgery when a spark from an instrument ignited his skin. His wife is suing Oregon Health & Science University on his behalf.
Authorities claim Stevie Adams, 35, of Las Vegas said he would shoot up the headquarters of Molina Healthcare, following a dispute. He has been charged for making terroristic threats.
The companies argue that the U.S. Department of Justice has failed to adequately demonstrate how, and in which regions of the country, the merger would harm competition. They are asking a federal court to throw out the case.
The new law will require private equity firms to make disclosures related to organizational structure and finances if they intend to operate a medical facility or provider organization in the state.
A regional chain of clinics that lied through its teeth about a data breach has agreed to pay a $350,000 settlement to resolve multiple allegations it violated HIPAA.
The new deadline for the deal to be finalized is Dec. 31, 2025. However, the ultimate fate of UnitedHealth's acquisition of Amedisys will be decided in a federal court.
Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital is suing the county after police revoked protection services for the Catholic facility, which refused to remove the baggie, citing safety concerns.
A string of executive orders from the White House created serious concerns among radiologists and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. The American College of Radiology issued a statement to help guide its members through the chaos.
Bridgefield Capital, founded in 2015, has previously invested in such popular brands as Cirque Du Soleil, Del Monte and Quiksilver. This transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025.
Given the precarious excitement of the moment—or is it exciting precarity?—policymakers and healthcare leaders must set directives guiding not only what to do with AI but also when to do it.