Community Health Systems Agrees to Pay Fines Amid Allegations of Violating False Claims Act

Community Health Systems agrees to pay fines amid allegations of violating False Claims Act

The Fresno-based Community Health system has agreed to pay more than $31 million to resolve allegations it violated the US False Claims Act.

‘Disgraceful’: Community Health’s kickback scheme catches heat from local leaders

Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld is sounding off on the alleged kickback scheme that led to Community Health System accepting a $31.5 million from the Department of Justice to settle legal violations. New CEO Craig Wagoner also issued a message to all employees saying Community did not meet the standards that it holds itself to. Wagoner also claimed that the allegations made in the complaint by the whistleblower were not completely accur…

Community Health Paying $31.5M to Settle Kickback Allegations of Money, Liquor, Cigars

Community Health System of Fresno has agreed to pay the U.S. government $31.5 million to settle allegations it gave physicians bonuses and extravagant gifts such as expensive wine, liquor, and cigars as incentives to use the medical network’s electronic health record system. It is alleged that those gifts from the hospital system and its affiliate, Physician Network Advantage Inc., violated the False Claims Act, according to a Wednesday news rel…

Community Health System paying $31.5M to settle kickback allegations

The United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday that Community Health System and affiliated Physician Network Advantage Inc. (PNA) have agreed to pay $31.5 million to the United States to resolve allegations of physician kickbacks.