Feds in rare battle with UPMC, star doctor after national scandal over risks of concurrent surgeries
After national scandal over risks of concurrent surgeries, hospitals launched critical reforms Pittsburgh, PA (October 10, 2021) -- Dr....
United States Files Suit Against UPMC, Its Physician Practice Group, and the Chair of Its Department
PITTSBURGH, PA – The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center...
U.S. Supreme Court won't hear UPMC appeal in whistleblower lawsuit
Pittsburgh, PA (May 20, 2020) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by UPMC in a whistleblower lawsuit against the...
UPMC whistleblower lawsuit can proceed, appellate court reaffirms
An appellate court backed reinstatement of a whistleblower lawsuit against UPMC and about a dozen of its neurosurgeons, which was thrown...
Appellate court revives whistleblower lawsuit against UPMC, neurosurgeons
By Kris B. Mamula / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A whistleblower lawsuit that was filed against UPMC over bonuses for its neurosurgeons has...
3rd Circ. Revives FCA Suit Over UPMC Neurosurgery Referrals
Law360 (September 17, 2019, 7:31 PM EDT) -- The Third Circuit on Tuesday revived three whistleblowers' claims that the University of...
Circulatory Centers settle whistle blower suit for $1.2 million
Youngstown, OH - Circulatory Centers settle whistle blower suit for $1.2 million By Mike Gauntner, Online Content Manager. Executives of...
Varicose Vein Treatment Company Agrees to Pay $1,205,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
For Immediate Release - Varicose Vein Treatment Company Agrees to Pay $1,205,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations PITTSBURGH –...
Hospice Co. Pays $1.2M To Settle 2 Whistleblower Suits
Law360 (February 8, 2018, 9:45 PM EST) -- The federal government has settled two suits with a Pennsylvania hospice care provider for a...
Erie's UPMC Hamot settles lawsuit for $20.7 million
Claims, made before hospital’s affiliation with UPMC, concerned financial relationship with a cardiology practice. Erie, PA -A $20.7...
