An investigation found that from 2004-2009, the hospital ordered medically unnecessary overnight admissions for roughly 260 patients who underwent Gamma Knife treatment. RIH then billed the federal healthcare programs for these stays and represented them as medically necessary.
It will reimburse Medicare and Medicaid $2.6 million and will pay the federal government roughly $2.7 million in double and triple damages.
Related Articles on Hospitals and Settlements:
14 Hospitals Settle False Claims Allegations Linked to Kyphoplasty Billing
Henry Ford Health Settles Alleged Violation of Americans With Disabilities Act
Cayuga Medical Center in NY Settles Alleged Stark Law Violations
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
