Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

It may be begun because a patient files s medical malpractice lawsuit. This includes nurse practitioners, nurses, dentists, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, medical students and interns, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, pain management clinics, nursing homes, and any other health care provider.

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Hospitals Nurses Malpractice Nursing Homes 52

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MAY 13, 2022

Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations. COVID outbreaks strike 8 nursing homes as cases rise across Maine. Massachusetts to receive $250,000 from 5 nursing homes over patient neglect, inadequate care claims. 11% of state’s nursing homes facing closure, survey finds. Fort Kent hospital’s $13.6M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

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APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Nurses at 9 Tenet hospitals in California to raise awareness over staffing, turnover. California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

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MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ biotech mulling sweetened acquisition offer D.C.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

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MARCH 14, 2025

NATIONAL AHA, others file amicus briefs opposing major drug companies 340B rebate models Americans borrowed $74B for medical bills in 2024 CMS to end 4 Medicare payment programs early HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer Hospitals Get $700M From Drugmakers in Opioid Class-Action Lawsuit House passes bill with short-term wins for (..)

Nurses 40

Nurses Nursing Homes Medicaid Medicaid 40

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Humana sues to reverse cut to Medicare Advantage ratings Karen Lynch steps down as CVS Health CEO Nursing home survey teams don’t always have to include nurses: federal appeals court Senate report: How private equity ‘gutted’ dozens of U.S. health care company acquires three Del.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Receiver unravels financial mess at Boston nursing home Baystate Health, Wellpoint reach multi-year contract agreement Cardinal Health opens medical product distribution center in Massachusetts Changing blood test protocol could improve patient care, catch disease sooner Mass. One hospital turned to solar power for help.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Hospitals Nurses 40

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JULY 22, 2022

Director says multiple Arizona nursing homes had around 300 complaints. ESI Closes on 280-Bed SNF Sale; Blueprint Secures Deal for Connecticut Nursing Home. The Journey from Nursing to COO of John Dempsey Hospital. Illinois nursing home closes its doors after 70 years. Iowa physicians sell $16.4M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

in repairs Sutter Health faces possible $519M payout in alleged double billing case COLORADO Denver Health sued by sons after father’s jail death How a Kaiser Permanente worker strike could affect Colorado patients Kaiser names regional president Medical Office Building in Littleton Sells for $6.1M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Nurses 40

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JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

for low readmissions after heart bypass Kentucky nurse pleads guilty in connection with nursing home case Norton Heart & Vascular implants Louisvilles first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker Norton West Louisville Hospital sees more than 2,500 patients in first month Signature HealthCARE Appoints Tim Lehner as New COO St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Fraud 40

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APRIL 1, 2022

Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. Apprentice program addressing the nursing shortage crisis in Alabama. UnityPoint Health names nursing chief.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

s Vanda Pharmaceuticals pays $100M for commercial rights to Johnson & Johnson company’s drug Hundreds of DC’s Medicaid nursing home patients sent to Maryland Medical facility in DC’s Ward 8 gets $22.5M NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

to tackle brittle bone disease NEA nursing homes highlighted as best in the country NWA healthcare continues evolution despite challenges NWA, Fort Smith metro hospitals take on maternal mortality with statewide collaboration CALIFORNIA California Skilled Nursing Facilities, Owner and Management Company Agree to $45.6

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

manufacturing plant Riley Hospital for Children turns 100 years old Riley ranked among ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ HealthLinc to take over two northwest Indiana pediatric offices Franciscan Health ER awarded accreditation IOWA More than 50 Iowa nursing homes have agreed to repay taxpayers $13.9

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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APRIL 14, 2023

and Delaware Delaware struggles to investigate nursing homes, assisted living facilities. Luke’s technical error compromises 15K patients’ data ILLINOIS 28 Central IL nursing homes fined for violations Advocate Aurora Health reports operating loss of $23.9M Where does it leave medication abortion in Pa.,

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses 40

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Bank tells judge that Iowa nursing home residents are in a ‘precarious position’. Vendor sues to identify mystery owners of shuttered nursing home so it can sue for fraud.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Louis nursing home lost major Medicaid cash infusion Crisis at north St. Louis nursing home: Residents displaced, staff left in the dark Employees without pay, residents displaced after largest St. health care spending hits $4.5 Accused Of Filing False Claims Settles For $14.7M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

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JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mary’s Hospital accused of negligence and medical malpractice in wrongful death suit. face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills. Louis health system strikes deal with southeast Missouri provider St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Major nursing home association urges COVID emergency extension, revised guidance. As hospital sale nears, nurses share concerns, Health Trust partnership falls through. Denver nursing home to close after 105 years. IndyStar sues 8 hospitals for obscuring public spending data on nursing homes.

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

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MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T Lawmakers are now mulling limits. Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 and Del.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

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MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Jaya Raj fosters relatable health care ARKANSAS 5 ASC legal cases, controversies in 1 month UAMS Report Shows Financials Improved in Fiscal Year 2023 Clinical Transaction Checks In at $1.5M Million Settlement with L.A. million in federal funding Oklahoma Sen.

Nurses 40

Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Medicare 40

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Medical groups to Biden: ED boarding at a ‘crisis point’ Nursing home groups request public health emergency extension. Supreme Court Weighs Whether Medicaid Residents Can Sue State-Owned Nursing Homes. ADHS declined to investigate nursing home where elderly resident was sexually assaulted.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Workers at another D.C. Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ Bipartisan Ky.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

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MAY 26, 2023

Children’s National Hospital hosts prom for patients battling illnesses Unfair labor complaints filed against George Washington University Hospital as nurses try to unionize DELAWARE ChristianaCare spin-out named ‘Most Promising New Company’ at Delaware Bio pitch event Delaware among states that struggle to provide nursing home oversight.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses COVID-19 40

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Vincent’s Birmingham names chief nursing officer Local dermatology practice opens location in Greystone Primary care option for seniors joining Five Points West Rural Alabama gets $1.4M to fight opioid epidemic UAB lands $36.7M federal research grant. Here is what it will fund. How often are they doing it?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Million to Settle Kickback Allegations Florida nursing home staffing changes opposed Leapfrog Group releases safety grades for Central Florida hospitals. Here’s where they stand Cook County nursing home officials warn of layoffs if tax system not addressed Cook County Health warns of data breach for 1.2

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

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APRIL 7, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, AHCA warn CMS against unfunded nursing home staffing mandates AHA to Congress: Funding rural hospitals is critical for access AHA-supported bill to aid small rural hospitals reintroduced in Senate Biden won’t veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency CVS-branded hospitals?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

billion since pandemic U.S. leading cause of death is heart disease, Alabama’s matches that Alabama lawmakers put temporary hold on $1 billion contract for prison healthcare New rolling NICU a ‘game changer’ for critical babies in Alabama More than a dozen Alabama hospitals at immediate risk of closing; officials say hospitals suffer $1.5

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

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AUGUST 11, 2023

News & World Report recognizes five Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center services as ‘high performing’ Deer Isle nursing home offers naming opportunities to meet $1.5M It costs state $1 million a month to run. million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Report on Hawaii disaster sheds light on effects Wilcox Medical Center awarded $10.6M to family of patient who died at ASC ChristianaCare to develop network of outpatient surgery centers in partnership with Atlas Health Partners Jersey Shore hospital docs will pay back $2.7M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Hospitals Nurses 40