"Allegations Against Houston Surgeon Steve Bynon for Manipulating Liver Transplant Records"

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Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr., a prominent transplant surgeon in Houston, is accused of altering patient records to deny them liver transplants, leading to the suspension of the liver and kidney transplant programs at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. The hospital is investigating the allegations, and both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the United Network for Organ Sharing are also involved. Patients have been contacted to explore alternative care options, and the severity of the allegations has prompted a thorough response from regulatory authorities and medical professionals.
Topics:nation#healthcare#houston#investigation#medical-center#organ-transplantation#transplant-surgeon
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- Hospital: Memorial Hermann doctor manipulated transplant records Houston Chronicle
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