Legal News

Stories about physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in lawsuits—as either a plaintiff or a defendantor accused of breaking the law. Various legal updates or unusual stories in the news may land here.

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New York cardiologist charged for alleged involvement in COVID-related fraud scheme

He was charged with three counts of healthcare fraud for an alleged scheme involving office visits that never occurred.

Hospital worker accused of murdering a stroke patient now under investigation for other assaults

The NHS employee is now being investigated for 13 different crimes, including the murder of a 75-year-old stroke patient. 

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New York cardiologist sentenced to 20 months in prison, fined $100K for elaborate fraud scheme

The cardiologist was also ordered to pay more than $500,000 in restitution, according to an official statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office. 

Portland cardiologist accused of implanting 100-plus unnecessary pacemakers

A Portland-area cardiologist has been accused of implanting more than 100 patients with unnecessary pacemakers, incentivized by free travel and gifts from device sales representatives, the East Oregonian reports.

Around the web

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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