Quest Diagnostics
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Quest Diagnostics for kickbacks, stark violation. Penalty: $88,000.
Details
Quest Diagnostics — OIG Enforcement (2011)
OIG took enforcement action against Quest Diagnostics in 2011 involving kickbacks, stark violation violations in the Physician Practices sector.
Penalty: $88,000
Violation types: Kickbacks, Stark Violation
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Fine
Source: Quest Diagnostics Agreed to Pay $88,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Paying Remuneration to Physicians in the Form of Improper Processing and Handling Fees
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