Medstar Ambulance

MA 2026 Ambulance / Medical Transport

OIG False Claims

Penalty

$12.7 million

Outcome

OIG enforcement action against Medstar Ambulance for false claims. Penalty: $12.7 million.

Details

Medstar Ambulance — OIG Enforcement (2026)

OIG took enforcement action against Medstar Ambulance in MA in 2026 involving false claims violations in the Ambulance / Medical Transport sector.

Penalty: $12.7 million

Violation types: False Claims
Entity type: Ambulance Service
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: MA

Source: Medstar Ambulance to Pay $12.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Medically Unnecessary Transport Services and Inflated Claims to Medicare

How Crucible Prevents This

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Source: Medstar Ambulance to Pay $12.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Medically Unnecessary Transport Services and Inflated Claims to Medicare

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