Compliance & Legal
OCR penalized hospital for HIPAA noncompliance and two thefts of unencrypted devices in 2010 and 2013.
"He got rich by feeding the addictions of hundreds and hundreds of people," the DOJ said.
Not all improper payments constitute fraud, rather improper documentation, experts say.
Aetna executives tried to conceal the reasoning behind their recommendation to withdraw, according to the lawsuit.
Two patients allegedly contracted serious bacterial infections from heater-cooler units used during open-heart surgery.
State says this was the first fine imposed against one of its Medicaid managed care plans since at least 2000.
Insurer ordered to pay $50,000, revise its policies and pay autism claims previously rejected, says New York attorney general.
The DOJ argued during the 13-day trial that the effect of the merger would substantially lessen competition in the public exchange markets.
Senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders raise concerns about potential illegal trades.
Complaint alleges hospital failed to provide an interpreter to deaf patient for a scheduled induced labor and delivery that escalated to a C-section.