Federal agents recently arrested a New York cardiologist as part of a large national sting. Prosecutors have accused the physician of illegally distributing prescription pain pills. The prosecutors state the physician, who has worked at a hospital in the Syracuse area...
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Patient accuses doctor of causing nerve damage with epidural
A woman hospitalized for severe back pain has accused her physician of causing nerve damage when he administered an epidural injection for pain management. The treatment occurred in 2015 and the case is scheduled to begin in May of 2019. The patient has accused the...
DOJ accuses dozens of doctors of exchanging sex for prescriptions
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to crackdown on opioid prescription violations. Most recently, the government has accused multiple medical professionals of illegally prescribing these medications in exchange for financial gain and sexual...
Man accused of health care fraud agrees to $40M settlement
A Philippine born American citizen agreed to pay the United States government $40 million in restitution for his role in the largest health care fraud scheme in recent history. He is one of over two dozen suspects arrested and accused of partaking in this scheme....
Can doctors protect themselves from allegations of fraud?
The health care market accounts for a large chunk of the nation's economy. Individuals in the United States spend trillions of dollars to meet their health care needs. As a result, it makes sense that prosecutors follow through on allegations of health care fraud.The...
New York officials take on opioid manufacturers
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and the owners of Purdue Pharma.Why is New York suing opioid manufacturers? The lawsuit alleges the Sackler family (owner of Purdue Pharma the maker of OxyContin) along with...
Medical board reviews doctor caught in college admissions scandal
High-profile actors and actresses have received media attention recently for their roles in a college entrance scam. Enforcement officers arrested multiple members of the Hollywood elite. Prosecutors charged the actors with crimes connected to their rolls in a scandal...
Lawsuit claims retaliation against NY hospital
Two physicians have filed a lawsuit against a local New York hospital. The physicians claim the hospital that served as their employer illegally retaliated against them when they reported another physician’s dangerous conduct. One of the physicians served as the...
What is false incorporation in medicine?
The New York Court of Appeals has agreed to hear a case that delves into fraudulent incorporation of medical practices in the state.What is the issue? New York has a law that prohibits the corporate practice of medicine. Insurance providers can refuse to reimburse...
NY hospital accuses insurance company of failure to reimburse
A New York hospital has accused an insurance plan that covers over 10,000 teachers of failing to follow an agreement put together in 1997. The agreement between the hospital and insurance company addresses the billing processes. It is specific and provides an equation...

