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Indiana University Health and HealthNet to Pay $18 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims

The Department of Justice announced today that Indiana University Health Inc. (IU Health) and HealthNet Inc., have agreed to pay a total of $18 million to resolve allegations that they violated federal and state false claims laws by engaging in an illegal kickback scheme related to the referral of HealthNet's OB/GYN patients to IU Health's Methodist Hospital. Under the settlement agreement, IU Health and HealthNet each will pay approximately $5.1 million to the United States and $3.9 million to the State of Indiana.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:April 27, 2017
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions