Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $3.1 million.
Details
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita in KS in 2026 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.
Penalty: $3.1 million
Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Fine
Location: KS
Source: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Agreed to Pay $3 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Paying Remuneration in the Form of Free Services
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