Major New Jersey Hospital Pays $12.5 Million To Resolve Kickback Allegations
NEWARK, N.J. - The Cooper Health System has agreed with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey and the State of New Jersey to pay $12.6 million to settle allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act and New Jersey False Claims Act by making improper payments to physicians under so-called "consulting" and "compensation" agreements as it sought to build its cardiology program.
Action Details
- Date:January 24, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions