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United General Hospital Agreed to Pay $74,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Paying Remuneration in the Form of Excessive Compensation for Services Provided

After it self-disclosed conduct to the OIG, United General Hospital - Public Hospital District 304 (UGH), Washington, agreed to pay $74,067 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law provisions applicable to physician self-referrals and kickbacks. The OIG alleged that UGH paid remuneration to a physician in the form of excessive compensation for services performed at its facility.

Action Details

  • Date:October 2, 2013
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Fraud Self-Disclosures