Inland Northwest Behavioral Health

WA 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG Excluded Individual
Penalty
$94,000

Outcome

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Details

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health — $94,000 Fine

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After they disclosed conduct to OIG pursuant to their CIA, Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (INBH), Washington, agreed to pay $94,050.60 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. OIG alleged that INBH employed an individual that it knew or should have known was excluded from participation in Federal health care programs.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Source: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Agreed to Pay $94,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Employing an Excluded Individual

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