Pennsylvania State University Agrees

PA 2015 Behavioral Health
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$899,824

Outcome

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Pennsylvania State University Agrees — $899,824 Settlement

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HARRISBURG, PA —The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Penn State has agreed to pay $899,824.55 to resolve allegations of civil liability for the submission of claims by the Penn State Psychological Clinic in State College, PA, to Medicare, TRICARE and Medicaid between February 1, 2015 and July 31, 2020 for behavioral health and Evaluation & Management services that violated Medicare rules and regulations.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Source: The Pennsylvania State University Agrees To Pay $899,824.55 To Settle A Voluntary Disclosure Related To The Penn State Psychological Clinic

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