Columbia agrees to $745M penalty

Article Abstract:

Columbia/HCA, the largest hospital chain in the US, has reached a tentative agreement with regulators in which it will pay at least $745 million to settle charges of Medicare fraud. Before it can collect the payment, regulators, however, must first resolve allegations that the company offered illegal incentives to doctors and that it maintained two sets of financial records. The deal must also be approved by the Justice Department and other agencies.

HCA Inc.

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New hospitals preview the future

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Hospitals in California are redesigning for the 21st century to comply with a law requiring hospital owners to strengthn aging structures to meet current earthquake safety standards by 2008 or rebuild. Hospital executives are finding ou that it is often less expensive to rebuild than to retrofit, so several hospitals are already under construction. Not only are new hospitals being constructed growing in size, they are also adding modern conveniences and technology, color, style and amenities.

Facilities & equipment, California

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Justice alleges fraud at Tenet

Article Abstract:

The author examines fraud charges being filed by federal regulators against Tenet Healthcare Corp. for Medicare fraud. Topics include false claims on medical conditions, false claims for medical equipment, and improper billing practices.

Police Protection, Legal/Government Regulation, Fraud, Credit Collection Techniques, Company legal issue, Cases, Health care industry, Crimes against, United States. Department of Justice, Tenet Healthcare Corp., THC, Collection (Accounting), Medicare

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