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Six recent medical malpractice cases resulted in jury awards in the millions. These cases include injuries during the birthing experience, medical procedures and medication errors.Birth injury: Traumatic birth leads to serious injuries Brain injuries due to traumatic...
Any number of events can trigger a government investigation of a medical facility. The government may receive an anonymous tip, billing practices may lead to a red flag or, as recently highlighted in a case involving the University of North Carolina's (UNC) Congenital...
New York officials recently charged a local podiatrist with health care fraud. The government alleges the illegal actions occurred between January of 2013 through January of 2017. The prosecution accused the podiatrist of fraudulently charging Medicare and private...
NY officials recently accused a NY physician’s private practice of a connection with a Hepatitis C outbreak in the area. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has confirmed it sent a notice to the practice, stating the agency is in the midst...
The title may seem like a misprint, but it is accurate. A local Texas hospital is the subject of a lawsuit filed by a bridal shop out of Ohio. The highest court in Texas will review the case in November. Interesting progression: Who filed the lawsuit?The case deals...
A federal court in Brooklyn recently arraigned a New York anesthesiologist for health care fraud. The government has accused the physician of failing to provide services for telemedicine as billed. Is the government unfairly focusing on telemedicine?It is unclear. The...
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report that the government overpaid for over half of reviewed payment requests to Medicare for polysomnography services. Overall, the agency estimates the government overpaid by $269 million for these sleep...
Government officials recently charged two women with health care fraud. The case is unique as the charges are the result of allegations connected to the women’s practice providing care for autistic children. Prosecution states autistic services a front for...
Although people go into medicine for more than just a job, those who choose the medical field often still need to navigate the particulars that come with employment. This can include employment contract negotiations. Once an employment contract is put into place, both...
A pain management facility in New York was the subject of a recent federal investigation. The investigation led to two separate indictments. The first involved two chiropractors, a business manager and an administrator. The government charged all four individuals with...