Clayton Deardorff and Stepping Stones Healthcare LLC

MS 2022 Hospitals / Health Systems

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$589,000

Outcome

Clayton Deardorff and Stepping Stones Healthcare LLC Agree to Pay $589,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Details

Clayton Deardorff and Stepping Stones Healthcare LLC — DOJ Enforcement (2022)

Outcome: Clayton Deardorff and Stepping Stones Healthcare LLC Agree to Pay $589,000 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 monitors referral patterns and financial arrangements to flag potential anti-kickback violations.

Source: DOJ Press Release — Clayton Deardorff and Stepping Stones Healthcare LLC Agree to Pay $589,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

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