Cook County Health
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Cook County Health for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $451,000.
Details
Cook County Health — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Cook County Health in IL in 2026 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.
Penalty: $451,000
Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Fine
Location: IL
Source: Cook County Health Agreed to Pay $451,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Services that Were Ineligible for Payment
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