Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Emerald Health and Rehab Center Agreed to Pay $65,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Services Provided by an Unlicensed Individual

After it self-disclosed conduct to OIG pursuant to their CIA, Harnett Healthcare Group, LLC d/b/a Emerald Health & Rehab Center (Emerald), Lillington, North Carolina, agreed to pay $65,0072.49 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. OIG alleged that Emerald submitted claims for services provided by an unlicensed nurse. Single damages were calculated as the full salary and benefits paid to the individual during the period they worked without a valid license.

Action Details

  • Date:May 27, 2025
  • Enforcement Types:
    • CIA Reportable Events