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El Paso Behavioral Health Facility Pays $860,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Under Civil Settlement with United States

Today, University Behavioral Health of El Paso, LLC ("UBH") paid $860,000 under a civil settlement with the Department of Justice to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that the hospital paid unlawful remuneration under the Anti-Kickback Act and violated the Stark Law when it improperly paid a physician who made referrals to the hospital pursuant to a personal services agreement.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:February 9, 2017
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions