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Lorien Health Services Agreed to Pay $55,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Retaining Overpayments

After it self-disclosed conduct to OIG, Maryland Health Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Lorien Health Services (Lorien), Maryland, agreed to pay $55,192.31 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. OIG alleged that Lorien submitted claims for services provided by an individual impersonating licensed nursing staff, using stolen credentials. OIG further alleged that after Lorien learned the employee was an imposter and unlicensed, Lorien failed to timely report and return to Medicare and Medicaid payments received for services furnished by the employee.

Action Details

  • Date:June 4, 2024
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Fraud Self-Disclosures