During two decades of practice, Reddy performed more than 5,000 cardiac procedures (such as coronary angiography and angioplasty, and permanent pacemaker implantations).
[6] Dr. Prem Reddy, MD, founded the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) in 2015 to address physician shortages and support underserved communities, graduating its first class in 2022 and expanding significantly since.
On 8 July 2007, the Los Angeles Times ran a news story that alleged that the policies of Prime HealthCare Services, Inc. resulted in higher than average profits at the possible cost of patient care.
It has suspended services—such as chemotherapy treatments, mental health care and birthing centers—that patients need but aren't lucrative.... On four occasions since 2002, inspectors have found that Prime Healthcare facilities failed to meet minimum federal safety standards, placing their Medicare funding at risk.In 2005, two former nurses at Desert Valley Hospital won a lawsuit in which they claimed they were improperly fired after they accused hospital management of providing inadequate care to save money and Reddy of repeatedly reporting to work while under the influence of alcohol.
Reddy jumped over a desk in the doctor's waiting room and allegedly attempted to choke him and take a laptop from Lifschutz's office.
The investigation centers around whether the spike in sepsis represents a large public health issue or potential Medicare fraud.