North Central Ohio Family Care Center and Dr. James Heddleson

OH 2026 Assisted Living / Long-Term Care
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$66,000

Outcome

OIG enforcement action against North Central Ohio Family Care Center and Dr. James Heddleson for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $66,000.

Details

North Central Ohio Family Care Center and Dr. James Heddleson — OIG Enforcement (2026)

OIG took enforcement action against North Central Ohio Family Care Center and Dr. James Heddleson in OH in 2026 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Assisted Living / Long-Term Care sector.

Penalty: $66,000

Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Skilled Nursing Facility
Penalty type: Fine
Location: OH

Source: North Central Ohio Family Care Center and Dr. James Heddleson Agreed to Pay $66,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims that Did Not Meet Billing Requirements

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Source: North Central Ohio Family Care Center and Dr. James Heddleson Agreed to Pay $66,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims that Did Not Meet Billing Requirements

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