The government alleged that between 2006 and 2013 Vibra, which operates more than 35 freestanding long-term care hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, admitted numerous patients who lacked symptoms that qualified them for admission. The government further alleged Vibra extended the stays of its long-term care hospital patients when it wasn’t medically necessary to do so.
In addition to the monetary settlement, Vibra will also enter into a corporate integrity agreement with HHS’ Office of Inspector General.
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