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.
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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:
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Here are three physicians who have had their medical licenses suspended or restricted, as covered by Becker's since April 28:
Below are 49 hospitals ending services that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6:
Granville Morse III, MD, medical director at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, joined Becker's to discuss the healthcare technology trends he is working to incorporate.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates and the Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary have agreed to pay over $5.4 million to resolve allegations to resolve false claims act allegations.
HHS and CMS proposed a policy intended to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing for Medicaid recipients and hold drug manufacturers accountable for costs.