OIG - Office of Inspector General
05/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2024 07:11
DOJ Resolves Allegations Tacoma Spine Surgeon Billed For Unnecessary Surgeries
DOJ Resolves Allegations Tacoma Spine Surgeon Billed For Unnecessary Surgeries
Seattle - U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman today announced the resolution of a False Claims Act qui tam matter alleging a Tacoma physician billed government insurance programs for medically unnecessary spinal surgeries. CHI Franciscan Health and St. Joseph Medical Center will pay $745,654 to resolve the matter and former Orthopedic Surgeon Kevin Schoenfelder will pay $197,054 to resolve the case.
Action Details
- Date:May 7, 2024
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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