John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $456,000.
Details
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in IL in 2026 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.
Penalty: $456,000
Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Fine
Location: IL
Source: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Agreed to Pay $456,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Employing Individuals Excluded from Illinois Medicaid
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