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News BriefEx-nursing home operator who defrauded Medicaid sentenced to 12 years in prision
The former operator of a Massachusetts homecare agency was sentenced to 12 years in prison for defrauding Medicaid of more than $100 million, the Department of Justice said.
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Wedgewood appoints CCO, GC
Wedgewood, the largest veterinary compounding pharmacy and a trusted provider of online pharmacy services, announced the appointment of Benjamin Daniels in the newly created role of chief compliance officer and general counsel.
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News BriefWalgreens ducked compliance, filled fake opioid prescriptions, DOJ suit alleges
Walgreens skimped on compliance and filled millions of prescriptions for narcotics that weren’t medically necessary, the Department of Justice alleged in a complaint against the company, first brought by four whistleblowers.
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News BriefFDA bans Red No. 3 dye after decades of concerns over possible health risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it has revoked authorization for color additive Red No. 3 from food, beverages, and drugs. Health concerns over dye have existed since it was banned from cosmetics in 1990 after it was found that large doses led to the development of cancer ...
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News BriefCFPB rule bans lenders from using medical debt in credit report determinations
Banks and other lenders will be prohibited from using medical debt information in credit reports, under a new rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency said.
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News BriefRussian-Israeli LockBit developer to be extradited to U.S. for extorting $500M
An alleged software mastermind of the notorious LockBit ransomware group will soon be extradited to the United States to stand trial on charges that his criminal enterprise extorted at least half a billion dollars from victims worldwide, including U.S. businesses and hospitals, the Department of Justice said.
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Upstream Bio appoints GC
Upstream Bio, a clinical-stage company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on severe respiratory disorders, announced that the company has appointed Allison Ambrose, J.D. as general counsel.
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HCA Healthcare names ethics, compliance chief
HCA Healthcare announced that Wendy Warren has been appointed senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer, effective Mar. 3.
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News BriefBecton Dickinson pays $175M for misleading investors about flawed IV pump system
Becton Dickinson medical device company will pay $175 million for “repeatedly” misleading investors about its Alaris infusion pump, a product the company knew was flawed and was sold without the required patient-safety approvals, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.
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GeneDx names legal chief
GeneDx, which delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery, announced the appointment of Heidi Chen as chief legal officer.
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Memorial Hermann Health System appoints CLO
Memorial Hermann Health System announced that Max Reynolds has been appointed senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective Dec. 9.
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News BriefTrump picks Dr. Oz to run massive Medicare, Medicaid agencies
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has a mandate from Trump to “take on the illness industrial complex” and to cut costs.
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News BriefDrug company and CEO pay $47 million over alleged kickbacks and false claims
A pharmaceutical company and its chief executive have agreed to pay $47 million to settle allegations first brought by whistleblowers, that the company paid kickbacks and filed false claims, the Department of Justice said.
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News BriefTexas health group pays $14.2M for alleged physician self-referral violations
A Texas health care organization agreed to pay $14.2 million to settle allegations it filed false claims related to violations of the “Stark” self-referral law, according to the Department of Justice.
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PremiumU.K. Employment Rights Bill triggers debate over flexibility vs. exploitation
Contract workers’ rights are in the spotlight in the U.K. and some EU countries as governments seek to end exploitative practices by eliminating zero-hours contracts, much to the chagrin of some business leaders.
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Inflammatix adds general counsel
Molecular diagnostics company Inflammatix hired Laura Spencer Garth as general counsel.
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News BriefPrecision Toxicology to pay $27 million to settle allegations of unnecessary drug testing
Precision Toxicology has agreed to pay $27 million to settle allegations first brought by whistleblowers in three cases, that the company billed the federal government for unnecessary drug tests and paid kickbacks to doctors, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
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Sheppard Pratt names GC
Sheppard Pratt, a private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services, announced the appointment of Jennifer Coyne as general counsel.
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MultiPlan announces GC
MultiPlan Corporation, a provider of data-driven cost management solutions that deliver transparency and promote fairness, quality and affordability to the US healthcare industry, announced that Tara O’ Neil has been promoted to general counsel.
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ConcertAI appoints general counsel
ConcertAI, a platform for oncology research and data, announced that James Salitan has joined the company as general counsel.