JURIST

JUNE 29, 2024

The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday a massive nationwide operation leading to the indictment of nearly 200 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes, with fraudulent claims exceeding $2.7 The Justice Department has laid out an array of charges in the stunning crackdown on healthcare fraud.

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JURIST

JUNE 28, 2023

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that it was criminally charging 78 people for their alleged involvement in healthcare fraud schemes. billion worth of fraudulent claims to Medicare, a federal healthcare program. This is the first major arrest made by the DOJ related to healthcare fraud this year.

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JURIST

JUNE 6, 2024

The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that when Native Americans administer healthcare through their own programs, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service must pay for costs associated with the operation of the healthcare program. For fiscal year 2025, the IHS budget was increased by 16 percent, or $1.1

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”: Denali Sagner of Flathead Beacon has this report.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Several healthcare provisions, including drug reforms, were left out of the government funding bill, angering some healthcare leaders. The post Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

APRIL 9, 2024

At a recent conference, executives from across the industry shared their thoughts on how the healthcare sector can ensure its use of AI is ethical and responsible. The post How Can Healthcare Ensure Responsible AI Use? They highlighted the need for collaboration, trust building and pragmatic thinking. appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

APRIL 7, 2024

Healthcare industry leaders think there is much to learn from the Change Healthcare cyberattack, and they hope the sector can apply these lessons to prevent a hack like this from ever happening again. The post 4 Lessons We Learned From The Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on MedCity News.

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JURIST

JUNE 8, 2023

The Court held in favor of the appellant, David Dubin, who was convicted of healthcare fraud for overbilling Medicaid for services provided to a patient. The post US Supreme Court rules in favor of healthcare provider in identity theft dispute appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Above The Law

MARCH 28, 2025

About 90% of healthcare organizations are insecurely connected to the internet and running systems vulnerable to exploitation by ransomware gangs, according to new research. The post Most Healthcare Providers Remain Highly Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare leaders shared their expert insight on what needs to change in order to improve the industry’s cybersecurity strategy. The post What Will It Take to Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

JULY 23, 2024

The National Community Pharmacists Association and providers argued that Change Healthcare didn’t take the needed precautions against the cyberattack that happened earlier this year. The post NCPA, Providers File Lawsuit Against UHG Over Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Here are four elements for a policy on noncompetes that will work for healthcare. The post Forging a Noncompete Policy That Works for Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News. A more measured approach to noncompete clauses can be fair to physicians and provider organizations, and also serve patients better.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

billion a year. This includes an annual £18.3 billion loss to productivity, through smoking related lost earnings, unemployment, and early death, as well as costs to the NHS and social care of £3.1 billion.

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Above The Law

MAY 14, 2024

Healthcare devices must be exempted from general right to repair legislation. The post Right-to-Repair Laws Could Threaten Healthcare Safety appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 22, 2025

The vast majority of healthcare organizations have spotted a cyberattack and suffered financial consequences as a result in the past 12 months, according to new research. A separate report also found that overall cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have risen by 32% year-over-year.

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Above The Law

MAY 13, 2024

Department of Justice recently launched a task force on healthcare monopolies. Experts have varying opinions on how it will impact the healthcare industry. The post DOJ Launches Task Force on Healthcare Monopolies: Will It Make A Difference? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 27, 2024

healthcare organizations lose $1.9 Rebecca Moody, Comparitechs head of data research, predicted that the rate of ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector will accelerate even more in 2025. The post Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The post ‘United Healthcare’ Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate appeared first on Above the Law. Because this isn't how copyright law works.

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Above The Law

MAY 20, 2024

A good outsourced partner can work alongside in-house accountants and stay on top of the moving target of healthcare accounting regulations, addressing tax risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The post Tax Challenges for Healthcare Accounting Teams Bring Opportunity for Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

MAY 22, 2024

During a fireside chat at MedCity News’ INVEST conference, Nitin Natarajan — deputy director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — shared some key ideas that people need to understand about the current state of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

Walmart’s decision to shutter its healthcare division reflects just how difficult it is to achieve profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets. Experts think retailers simply aren’t prepared to handle the bevy of challenges that come along with delivering healthcare — but could this news also be a sign of the system being broken?

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JURIST

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Since early 2024, SOHR has documented the deaths of 9,939 civilians under torture and due to poor healthcare in regime prisons and security centers, among them a political activist, a university student, a writer, an engineer, a civilian with US nationality, a Lebanese civilian, and a regime army defector.

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JURIST

JANUARY 20, 2025

The interviews revealed the Thai prison system failed to provide timely and quality healthcare services to prisoners. Most of the prisons that housed interviewees did not have on-site doctors or nurses, and the visits of these healthcare professionals were irregular.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 23, 2025

Recognizing its vulnerability to cybercrime, the healthcare industry continues to prioritize cybersecurity. The post Battling Ransomware: How Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Cybersecurity to Protect Patient Data appeared first on MedCity News. Here are some areas where organizations should be focusing their efforts.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Pharmacies across the country are facing disruptions following a cyberattack on Change Healthcare — which is owned by Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. ”

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Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2025

March has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News. There were also layoffs at organizations including HHS, Blue Cross of Idaho and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Mangione has faced great support online for his actions due to the controversy surrounding US healthcare companies. Other healthcare companies are retreating on unpopular policies following Brian Thompson’s death. Many online defense funds for Mangione, for instance, have raised nearly $200,000 in legal funds.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 27, 2025

genAI engine on a simple healthcare industry question? ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? The AI race heats up with a new kid on the block from China. How did it compare against a popular U.S. The post DeepSeek v. Video) appeared first on MedCity News.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It reported that this year, “at least 650 children have been killed or maimed” UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban said that “safe spaces” for children have become “limited” In urging for international law to be upheld, Chaiban said: “I witnessed firsthand the devastating impact on children, exacerbated (..)

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JURIST

JULY 4, 2024

Ethiopian security forces have committed war crimes through their attacks on healthcare providers in Ethiopia’s Amahara Conflict, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Wednesday. International humanitarian law obligates states to provide a certain level of access to healthcare facilities under the right to health.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In an interview at the Vive conference in Los Angeles, John Couris said that while he is sympathetic toward Change Healthcare’s current woes, he wants definitive answers soon.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz has some predictions about how healthcare will change in 2025 including the rise of cash-pay services and the potential restructuring of Amazons healthcare assets. The post Zocdoc CEO Predicts 3 Ways the Healthcare Industry Will Change in 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Healthcare leaders hope he addresses issues relating to health coverage, drug costs and more. The post Which Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want RFK Jr. The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. to Address? appeared first on MedCity News.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Proposed measures include housing grant funds, tax credit programs, scholarship funds, educational programs, low-cost healthcare initiatives, and implementing alternative policing methods. One key component is direct reparations.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 12, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal though there are some concerns that smaller providers will struggle with the financial and operational burdens of compliance. The post HHS Proposed HIPAA Changes Are a Step in the Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle to Comply appeared first on MedCity News.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) renewed its call for governments to address racial discrimination and inequalities in healthcare, in the statement issued on Monday. Although non-binding , the recommendation outlines various measures for governments to tackle racial inequalities and discrimination in healthcare.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The decision is expected to worsen the country’s existing healthcare crisis, potentially leading to increased “suffering, illness, and deaths” among women and children. The international community has expressed similar condemnation, urging a reversal of the policy.

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