Universal Health Services, Inc. and related entities

DE 2020 Hospitals / Health Systems

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$122 million

Outcome

Universal Health Services, Inc. and related entities to pay $122 million to settle False Claims Act allegations relating to medically unnecessary inpatient behavioral health services and illegal kickbacks

Details

Universal Health Services, Inc. and related entities — DOJ Enforcement (2020)

Outcome: Universal Health Services, Inc. and related entities to pay $122 million to settle False Claims Act allegations relating to medically unnecessary inpatient behavioral health services and illegal kickbacks

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 — Universal Health Services, Inc. and related entities to pay $122 million to settle False Claims Act allegations relating to medically unnecessary inpa

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