Legal News

Stories about physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in lawsuits—as either a plaintiff or a defendantor accused of breaking the law. Various legal updates or unusual stories in the news may land here.

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Bipartisan bills in Congress would force insurance companies, PBMs to sell pharmacies

The Patients Before Monopolies Act, introduced in both the House and Senate, gives parent companies of PBMs three years to divest from pharmacies or face penalties. 

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Mangione charged with murder as 'manifesto' leaks online

Luigi Mangione, 26, has been officially charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He awaits extradition to New York after being arrested in Pennsylvania, where he was found carrying a gun, fake IDs and a handwritten document. 

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UnitedHealth CEO defends company, plans to honor legacy of Brian Thompson

In a viral video, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group defended the claims denial practices of its insurance arm, touting its important role in guarding the healthcare system. He asked employees to tune out "critical noise" on social media. 

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State accuses radiologist of overlooking brain aneurysm that killed 44-year-old patient

Authorities leveled the accusation in an administrative complaint filed last month against Mark A. McGehee, MD. 

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Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested in Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione, 26, was on a Greyhound bus traveling through the area on Monday morning. When he stopped at a McDonald's, an employee recognized him from photos circulated by the NYPD. Mangione had evidence on his person linking him to the crime, police said.

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Radiologists sound alarm with state bill to more than double cap on malpractice damages

Radiology advocates have rallied against the measure, worried it could “threaten the stability” of the state’s healthcare system, ACR reported. 

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Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Everything we know

New photos of the suspect have been released by the New York City Police Department as the manhunt for Brian Thompson's killer enters its second week. 

Suspect in slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO linked to Atlanta Greyhound station

The Atlanta Police Department has joined the NYPD, as a nationwide manhunt for the killer takes authorities to Georgia. The NYPD said they believe the suspect entered New York City by bus shortly before Thanksgiving.