Covenant allegedly violated the Stark Law, which prohibits a hospital from profiting from referrals from a physician who has an improper compensation arrangement with the hospital.
The Justice Department did not identify the physicians but said they were some of the highest paid hospital-employed physicians in the entire United States.
Read the Justice Department’s release about the alleged Covenant Medical Center Stark violations.
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.
