The settlement resolves allegations that were part of a federal qui tam lawsuit filed by Phillip Schaengold, Memorial Health’s former president and CEO, according to a Savannah Morning News report. Mr. Schaengold was dismissed from his post at Memorial Health in January 2011.
The allegations brought by Mr. Schaengold related to specific physician employment agreements from 2008 to 2010. The lawsuit specifically alleged Memorial Health recruited a three-physician internal medicine group and compensated the physicians in excess of market benchmarks.
Although Memorial Health has agreed to this settlement, there has been no determination of wrongdoing in this case.
More articles on healthcare lawsuits:
HCA strikes $2M deal to settle whistle-blower allegations
Steward claims Southcoast filed ‘sham’ lawsuit in battle over market share
Ex-hospital CFO files federal discrimination lawsuit in Washington
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.
