Ophthalmologist Agrees

MD 2002 Hospitals / Health Systems

OIG False Claims

Penalty

$1.4 million

Outcome

OIG enforcement action against Ophthalmologist Agrees for false claims. Penalty: $1.4 million.

Details

Ophthalmologist Agrees — OIG Enforcement (2002)

OIG took enforcement action against Ophthalmologist Agrees in MD in 2002 involving false claims violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.

Penalty: $1.4 million

Violation types: False Claims
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: MD

Source: Ophthalmologist Agrees To Pay $1.4 Million and To 20 Year Voluntary Exclusion from Federal Programs To Settle Claims That He Performed Medically Unnecessary Laser Procedures

How Crucible Prevents This

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Source: Ophthalmologist Agrees To Pay $1.4 Million and To 20 Year Voluntary Exclusion from Federal Programs To Settle Claims That He Performed Medically Unnecessary Laser Procedures

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