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Torts: The Death of Duty of Care
A discussion of a health insurer's ability to overrule a doctor's prescription/plan via the "prior authorization" process, and whether or not this triggers the most fundamental concept in torts: the duty of care.Updated: Cigna to Pay $172 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
"Medicare Advantage plans that submit false information to increase payments from CMS show blatant disregard for the integrity of these vital federal health care funds," Christian J. Schrank, deputy inspector general for investigations with the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, said. "Such actions are an affront to the Medicare program and the millions of patients who rely on its services. Working with our law enforcement partners, our agency will continue to prioritize investigating alleged fraud that targets the Medicare Advantage program."Top 10 Tips for Businesses to Prepare for Peak of Hurricane Season
With the impact from Hurricane Idalia, it should be a reminder to businesses in other hurricane-prone areas to be prudent in reassessing their preparedness plans as well.Susman Godfrey Dismantles Federal Medical Billing Scheme
Referring to the plaintiffs' first claim, U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle put an end to "ghost rates," a term used for calculating rates based on services providers have no intention to provide.View more book results for the query "US Department of Health and Human Services"
Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction, Restoring Medicaid Benefits to Nationwide Class
"We were pleased that the court recognized the need to grant relief, both because of the illegality of the rule, and because of the impact, and the court specifically found irreparable harm, for the entire class as defined," counsel for the plaintiffs Sheldon V. Toubman of Disability Rights Connecticut said.A Connecticut Legal Dispute Has Morphed Into a National Fight Over Medicaid
Attorneys say they realized this issue is affecting citizens across the United States. An amended complaint included two new plaintiffs from Delaware and Nebraska.2nd Circuit Sides with Health Insurer in Lawsuits Regarding Brand-Name Coverage, Individual Limit
The three-judge panel said a Department of Health & Human Services rule aligned with plaintiffs' argument over who should pay for medications, but it did not apply retroactively, thus denying her relief.An Insurance Fraud Year in Review
It is not difficult to understand why insurance fraud remains such a key area of focus for government officials, carriers and attorneys.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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