The US government is suing Steward Health Care, accusing the hospital operator of violating federal laws pertaining to physician compensation and self-referrals. It’s alleged that Steward Medical and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center linked a cardiologist’s pay to his referrals, violating the Stark Law, and improperly billed over 1,000 claims to Medicare. Steward Health has denied the allegations and indicated plans to file a motion to dismiss.
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CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,