The Estate of Dr. Kenneth Michael Rice and UMC Physicians

TX 2016 Hospitals / Health Systems

DOJ False Claims Act Healthcare Fraud

Penalty

$3.3 million

Outcome

The Estate of Dr. Kenneth Michael Rice and UMC Physicians Pay a Total of $3,280,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Details

The Estate of Dr. Kenneth Michael Rice and UMC Physicians — DOJ Enforcement (2016)

Outcome: The Estate of Dr. Kenneth Michael Rice and UMC Physicians Pay a Total of $3,280,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

How Crucible Prevents This

Crucible's billing compliance controls enforce documentation-to-claims reconciliation and flag billing anomalies before false claims are submitted. Crucible's healthcare compliance layer enforces proper documentation, eligibility verification, and claims accuracy.

Source: DOJ Press Release — The Estate of Dr. Kenneth Michael Rice and UMC Physicians Pay a Total of $3,280,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

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