Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

OH 2010 Physician Practices

OIG Kickbacks Stark Violation

Penalty

$2.3 million

Outcome

OIG enforcement action against Quest Diagnostics Incorporated for kickbacks, stark violation. Penalty: $2.3 million.

Details

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated — OIG Enforcement (2010)

OIG took enforcement action against Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in OH in 2010 involving kickbacks, stark violation violations in the Physician Practices sector.

Penalty: $2.3 million

Violation types: Kickbacks, Stark Violation
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Fine
Location: OH

Source: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Agreed to Pay $2.2 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Paying Remuneration to Physicians in the Form of Improper Processing and Handling

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Source: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Agreed to Pay $2.2 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Paying Remuneration to Physicians in the Form of Improper Processing and Handling

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