County Medical Center and County
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against County Medical Center and County for false claims. Penalty: $11.4 million.
Details
County Medical Center and County — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against County Medical Center and County in CA in 2026 involving false claims violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.
Penalty: $11.4 million
Violation types: False Claims
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: CA
Source: County Medical Center and County Agree to Pay $11.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Medically Unnecessary Inpatient Admissions
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