Cardinal Health Fined for Violating Federal Opioid Guidelines
Cardinal Health allegedly did not report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA and has been fined $44 million.
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Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.
UCLA Gynecologist is Accused of Sexual Assault by Multiple Women
UCLA’s former campus gynecologist is accused of sexually assaulting many of his female patients.
Psychiatrist Suspended After Trying to Court Three Patients
California psychiatrist who courted three female patients and told wife he is working with the CIA has his license to practice suspended.
Boston Hospital is Flooded with Robocalls that Risk Patient Safety
Robocallers are auto-dialing hospitals, tying up lines that need to be free for patient emergencies.
Nurse is Charged with Stealing Opioids, Causing Cancer Patient Infections
Kelsey Mulvey, 27, used her position as a nurse to steal opioids meant for cancer patients.
Dean of MSU’s Osteopathic Medicine Accused of Misconduct
Jury convicts former dean of Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Strampel, on charges of misconduct in office and two counts of willful neglect of duty.
UCLA Gyno Charged with Sex Abuse, Fifth Victim Comes Forward
Long-time University of California, Los Angeles gynecologist has been accused by give women of sexual assault.
Judge Says Settlement Must Comply with a New Legislative Arrangement
Judge says Oklahoma needs to prove that settlement funds from opioid litigation comply with a new state law.
Insys Therapeutics, Maker of Subsys, Files Chapter 11
Phoenix-based opioid manufacturer Insys Therapeutics has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection just five days after agreeing to pay $225 million to settle the litigation against it concerning the powerful fentanyl spray, Subsys. Insys asked the court to “allow it to sell its assets to pay more than $250 million in debts,” according to