Health Quest and Putnam Hospital Center

NY 2018 Home Health / Home Care

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$14.7 million

Outcome

Health Quest and Putnam Hospital Center to Pay $14.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Details

Health Quest and Putnam Hospital Center — DOJ Enforcement (2018)

DOJ took enforcement action against Health Quest and Putnam Hospital Center in NY in 2018 involving false claims act, anti kickback violations in the Home Health / Home Care sector.

Penalty: $14.7 million

Violation types: False Claims Act, Anti Kickback
Entity type: Home Health Agency
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: NY

Source: DOJ Press Release — Health Quest and Putnam Hospital Center to Pay $14.7 Million 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 monitors referral patterns and financial arrangements to flag potential anti-kickback violations.

Source: DOJ Press Release — Health Quest and Putnam Hospital Center to Pay $14.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

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