Carolyn Smith
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Carolyn Smith for false claims, obstruction.
Details
Carolyn Smith — OIG Enforcement (2023)
OIG took enforcement action against Carolyn Smith in LA in 2023 involving false claims, obstruction violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.
Violation types: False Claims, Obstruction
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: LA
Source: Carolyn Smith, MD Agreed to Be Excluded for 10 Years for Causing Claims to Be Submitted for Medically Unnecessary Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services
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