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Colorado physician Francis Joseph, MD, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for fraudulently obtaining and misappropriating an estimated $250,000 from two COVID-19 relief programs.

Stanley Berry, MD, is suing Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit for allegedly stifling his advocacy for Black patients and passing him over for promotions, according to a May 30 report from the South End.

New Jersey oncologist Anise Kachadourian, MD, has pleaded guilty to using her medical license to purchase prescription oncology medications under false pretenses and selling them for profit.

Here are 12 health system and devicemaker layoffs Becker's has reported since April 20 that physician leaders should know: 

Former Merline, N.J.-based physician William Merlino has been sentenced to 31 months in prison for selling misbranded drugs online and faking a diagnosis to avoid trial. 

Maria Ansari, MD, has assumed the role of CEO and executive director of the Oakland, Calif.-based Permanente Medical Group and president and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. 

Quincy, Mass-based Compass Medical is closing all six of its locations in the state.

Seven physicians recently connected with Becker's to discuss the innovations rising in popularity they are watching. 

Here are 12 legal cases involving physicians, clinics and healthcare organizations that Becker's has reported on in May:

Here are three physicians who have had their medical licenses suspended or restricted, as covered by Becker's since April 28: