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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.

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Action Details

  • Date:January 24, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions