Steward Health Care System

MA 2022 Hospitals / Health Systems

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$4.7 million

Outcome

Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

Details

Steward Health Care System — DOJ Enforcement (2022)

DOJ took enforcement action against Steward Health Care System in MA in 2022 involving false claims act, anti kickback violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.

Penalty: $4.7 million

Violation types: False Claims Act, Anti Kickback
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: MA

Source: DOJ Press Release — Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

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 — Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

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