Mercy Health Services
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Mercy Health Services for kickbacks, stark violation. Penalty: $253,000.
Details
Mercy Health Services — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Mercy Health Services in MD in 2026 involving kickbacks, stark violation violations in the Physician Practices sector.
Penalty: $253,000
Violation types: Kickbacks, Stark Violation
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Fine
Location: MD
Source: Mercy Health Services Agreed to Pay $253,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Providing Remuneration to a Spine Center in the Form of Free Physician Assistant Services
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