October 1, 2017 Legislation

Fraud

Hospitals

Fraud

The FDA has confiscated websites selling illegal drugs as well as unapproved versions of prescription drugs.  Over 500 websites were closed down.  This involved the police in 123 countries and got the seizure of huge caches of illegal drugs.        Top

Hospitals

Florida has suspended the license of the nursing home where 10 people died after their air conditioning went out during Irma.  Not only had they had prior problems but they faked the medical records.  They found records showing care for patients that had already died or had been transferred to the hospital next door.          Top

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