Between 2002 and 2008, Mr. Williams paid to win construction contracts at St. Vincent Hospital campuses in Hot Springs and Little Rock, Ark., when Mr. Newton worked there.
When Mr. Newton became executive director of facilities at Lexington, Ky.-based Saint Joseph Hospital, Mr. Williams paid bribes and also bought Mr. Newton gifts including a motorcycle, golf club membership, pool table and vacations. Mr. Williams also paid Mr. Newton’s credit card bills in exchange for the contracts.
Mr. Newton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud in September.
As part of his plea agreement, Mr. Williams will pay $532,660 in restitution.
More articles on legal and regulator issues:
Indianapolis fertility physician accused of inseminating patients with own sperm pleads guilty to obstructio
Police arrest man in connection to bomb threat at Dayton Children’s Hospital South
PhRMA files lawsuit, claims California drug pricing transparency law is unconstitutional
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
