From January 2008 through June 2014, EastonHospital allegedly billed Medicare for inpatient admissions for routine procedures that should have been performed on a less-costly outpatient basis.
The matter was investigated by HHS’ Office of Inspector General and analyst George Niedzwicki of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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