City of Hammond
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against City of Hammond for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $247,000.
Details
City of Hammond — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against City of Hammond in IN in 2026 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Ambulance / Medical Transport sector.
Penalty: $247,000
Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Ambulance Service
Penalty type: Fine
Location: IN
Source: City of Hammond Agreed to Pay $247,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Services by an Uncertified EMT
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Crucible's compliance monitoring controls for Ambulance / Medical Transport would have detected the patterns underlying this violation through automated screening, documentation enforcement, and real-time alert escalation.
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