Former Owner of RI Ophthalmology Chain

RI 2023 Physician Practices

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$1.2 million

Outcome

Former Owner of RI Ophthalmology Chain to Pay $1.1M in Settlement of False Claims Inquiry by the United States

Details

Former Owner of RI Ophthalmology Chain — DOJ Enforcement (2023)

DOJ took enforcement action against Former Owner of RI Ophthalmology Chain in RI in 2023 involving false claims act, anti kickback violations in the Physician Practices sector.

Penalty: $1.2 million

Violation types: False Claims Act, Anti Kickback
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: RI

Source: DOJ Press Release — Former Owner of RI Ophthalmology Chain to Pay $1.1M in Settlement of False Claims Inquiry by the United States

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 — Former Owner of RI Ophthalmology Chain to Pay $1.1M in Settlement of False Claims Inquiry by the United States

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