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Attorney General Ford Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit Involving Behavioral Health Care Facilities

Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada and 46 other states, territories and the federal government are settling allegations of fraud against Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS is a for-profit holding company that directly or indirectly owns the assets or stock of inpatient and residential psychiatric and behavioral health facilities. These facilities provide health care services to individuals, including beneficiaries of some federal health care programs. The case also involved UHS of Delaware, Inc., a subsidiary of UHS, Inc., which provides management services to UHS and its subsidiaries.

Read more on ag.nv.gov

Action Details

  • Date:July 22, 2020
  • Agency:Nevada Attorney General
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies