Healthcare

Comprehensive Healthcare Accused of Shorting Workers $20 Million in Back Pay as Wage Trial Begins

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Employees at Comprehensive Healthcare’s facilities in Western Pennsylvania were allegedly not paid for all the hours they worked due to the company’s policy and practice, according to a lawyer from the U.S. Department of Labor. The attorney claimed that supervisors at the nursing care facilities were aware of the pay issues and sought help from the company’s administrators to address them. Despite submitting documentation and obtaining approvals, employees continued to be unpaid. The government estimates that Comprehensive owes its employees $20 million in unpaid back wages and potentially double that for damages. … Read more

Mobile Healthcare Company DocGo Faces Federal Lawsuit from Investors after CEO Resigns and Stock Plummets

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ALBANY, New York — A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against mobile health care company DocGo, which was contracted by New York City to provide care for migrants. The lawsuit alleges that DocGo and its executives defrauded investors in violation of the federal Exchange Act, leading to significant financial losses. The company’s stock declined following a series of issues, including the resignation of its CEO, Anthony Capone. One potential lead plaintiff in the lawsuit is Joe Naclerio, a resident of Putnam County. Naclerio purchased 500 shares of DocGo stock, making him a significant … Read more

Navigating the Changing Landscape: State Privacy Laws Impact Healthcare Companies Outside of HIPAA

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January 5, 2024 (City, State) – As new consumer privacy laws continue to emerge across the United States, healthcare companies not regulated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) must stay informed in order to effectively navigate this evolving landscape and ensure compliance. In particular, healthcare organizations such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and consumer-directed digital health companies need to understand if these state privacy laws apply to them. Several states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah, have enacted laws to address the gaps in comprehensive federal consumer privacy legislation. While … 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