Founder of telehealth startup Done sentenced to six years in prison for Adderall fraud scheme
fiercehealthcare - Ruthia He, the founder and former chief executive officer of telehealth startup Done Global, was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday and fined $1 million in connection with an Adderall fraud scheme.
AI Summary: A federal judge sentenced the founder of a telehealth startup to six years in prison following conviction in an Adderall‑prescribing fraud scheme. Regulators and prosecutors say the case exposes how virtual care can be gamed to fuel illegal controlled‑substance distribution, and the verdict signals tougher enforcement is coming for bad actors hiding behind telemedicine’s convenience.
Feds push back HIPAA security rule overhaul to July 2027
fiercehealthcare - The 125-page proposed update prompted fierce pushback from hospitals, health systems and other healthcare stakeholders who warned it would place substantial financial burdens on organizations.
AI Summary: Federal regulators have postponed the overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule, moving implementation to July 2027 to give covered entities and business associates more time to prepare for tightened cybersecurity and compliance requirements. The delay aims to ease operational pressure while agencies finalize technical details and enforcement timelines—yes, more paperwork, but with slightly more breathing room.
Tampa General sues Eli Lilly over pulled 340B discounts
Ella Jeffries / beckershospitalreview - Tampa General (Fla.) Hospital has sued Eli Lilly and Lilly USA, alleging the drugmaker’s decision to cut off the hospital’s 340B pricing access violates Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. According to the July 2 complaint, filed in the U.…
AI Summary: Tampa General Hospital has filed suit against Eli Lilly after the company suspended discounts tied to the 340B drug-pricing program, alleging the move harmed hospitals that rely on those savings to fund patient care. The litigation highlights ongoing tensions over manufacturer discount policies and financial pressures on safety-net providers.
Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries Thought Their Drug Plan Was Free. Then They Lost It.
Susan Jaffe / kffhealthnews - Thousands of people who had a Medicare drug plan with zero-dollar premiums last year got small premium increases this year — and didn’t know it. They were dropped from their coverage for failing to pay amounts as little as $8, and most can’t get it again …
AI Summary: Investigations reveal that many Medicare beneficiaries who believed their drug coverage was free later discovered they had lost benefits, often because of plan changes or confusing enrollment processes. The situation exposed gaps in consumer communication and program oversight, prompting calls for clearer disclosures and stronger safeguards to prevent future coverage surprises.