Arkansas Family Care Network, Dr. Michael Beard, and Dr. Michael Kittell
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Arkansas Family Care Network, Dr. Michael Beard, and Dr. Michael Kittell for kickbacks, stark violation. Penalty: $50,000.
Details
Arkansas Family Care Network, Dr. Michael Beard, and Dr. Michael Kittell — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Arkansas Family Care Network, Dr. Michael Beard, and Dr. Michael Kittell in AR in 2026 involving kickbacks, stark violation violations in the Physician Practices sector.
Penalty: $50,000
Violation types: Kickbacks, Stark Violation
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Fine
Location: AR
Source: Arkansas Family Care Network, Dr. Michael Beard, and Dr. Michael Kittell Agreed to Pay $50,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Soliciting and Receiving Remuneration from a
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