Stent-happy docs on notice in Maryland health care fraud debate

Mark Midei, then

For over a year, The Baltimore Sun has been following the federal investigation of Dr. Mark Midei, a Maryland cardiologist who is charged with implanting unneeded heart stents after being influenced by the stent maker, Abbott Laboratories. The Maryland legislature is now considering a ban on gifts to all physicians from medical companies.

Here’s how The Sun summarizes the latest news  in this health care fraud case:  Continue reading