Northwestern Medical Group
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Northwestern Medical Group for healthcare fraud. Penalty: $76,000.
Details
Northwestern Medical Group — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Northwestern Medical Group in IL in 2026 involving healthcare fraud violations in the Physician Practices sector.
Penalty: $76,000
Violation types: Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Fine
Location: IL
Source: Northwestern Medical Group Agreed to Pay $76,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Services Provided by Unlicensed Individuals
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