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St. Vincent Frankfurt Hospital Agreed to Pay $120,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Providing Remuneration to a Physician Practice and a Physician in the Form of Medical Office Spaces

After it self-disclosed conduct to OIG, St. Vincent Frankfurt Hospital, Inc. (SVFH), Indiana, agreed to pay $120,066.17 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law, including provisions applicable to physician self-referrals and kickbacks. OIG alleged that SVFH provided remuneration to a physician practice and a physician in the form of medical office spaces, where SVFH charged the practice and the physician rent at less than fair market value.

Action Details

  • Date:October 26, 2017
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Fraud Self-Disclosures