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Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Agreed to Pay $221,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Providing Remuneration in the Form of Below Fair Market Value Office Space and Supplies, Employment Practices, and Insurance

After it self-disclosed conduct to OIG, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH), Michigan, agreed to pay $221,080.47 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law provisions applicable to physician self-referrals and kickbacks. OIG alleged that HNJH entered into improper financial relationships with a doctor involving the lease of space, discounted internet service, professional liability and health insurance, arrangement for office supplies and pharmaceuticals, arrangement for back-up call coverage, physician supervision and attendance at certain medical leadership meetings, and failure to collect interest on an outstanding loan balance.

Action Details

  • Date:November 15, 2013
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Fraud Self-Disclosures