Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital System
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital System for kickbacks, stark violation. Penalty: $354,000.
Details
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital System — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital System in CA in 2026 involving kickbacks, stark violation violations in the Hospitals / Health Systems sector.
Penalty: $354,000
Violation types: Kickbacks, Stark Violation
Entity type: Hospital
Penalty type: Fine
Location: CA
Source: Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital System Agreed to Pay $354,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Paying Remuneration for Unnecessary Equipment Rental
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