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Federal Trade Commission Blocks John Muir Health’s $142.5 Million Acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Citing Competition Concerns

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San Ramon, California – John Muir Health has abandoned its plans to acquire Tenet Healthcare’s San Ramon Regional Medical Center after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit to block the move, citing concerns about competition in the area. The San Ramon Medical Center, a 123-bed acute care hospital located west of Oakland, sits just 14 miles away from another John Muir Health hospital. Federal regulators argue that the proposed acquisition would “substantially lessen competition for critical healthcare services” along the I-680 corridor, which spans parts of California’s Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. A … Read more

Unveiling the Threat: Mass Tort Epidemic Pushes Federal Bankruptcy System to the Brink

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Los Angeles, California – Mass tort exposure has led to a surge of bankruptcies across various organizations, from Johnson & Johnson to the Boy Scouts. This alarming trend is causing significant disruption to the federal bankruptcy system, with adverse consequences for both plaintiffs and bankrupt entities. The only ones truly benefitting from this crisis are the plaintiff lawyers. The strategy employed by trial lawyers to exploit the traditional bankruptcy claims process is both simple and detrimental. Through extensive marketing efforts, including the use of lead generation companies and channels like social media, TV, and radio … Read more

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Settles Federal Lawsuit Worth Millions Over Alleged Kickbacks to West Clinic

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has reached a settlement in a long-running federal lawsuit involving its partnership with West Clinic P.C. The lawsuit, which began in 2017, alleged that Methodist unlawfully provided millions of dollars in kickbacks to West Clinic in exchange for patient referrals, thereby violating Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Federal Stark laws. Methodist continues to dispute these allegations. The settlement, announced on Thursday, puts an end to the legal battle. However, specific details regarding the terms of the settlement were not disclosed to the public. Methodist maintains that the lawsuit was … Read more

Federal Jury Finds Thomas Jefferson University Guilty of Gender Bias in Investigation of Alleged Rape Case by Former Surgeon

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A federal jury has reached a decision in a civil trial involving Thomas Jefferson University and former surgeon John Abraham. The jury found that the university’s investigation into allegations of rape against Abraham was biased on the basis of gender. They ruled that Jefferson’s leadership had violated Abraham’s civil rights and interfered with his ability to work as a surgeon and partner at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. The case centered around Abraham’s claims that a second-year resident in Jefferson’s orthopedic program had pursued sex with him at a pool party in June … Read more