Christ Hospital enters five-year CIA to resolve anti-kickback case
Compliance Monitor, November 3, 2010
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The Christ Hospital (TCH) of Cincinnati, OH, and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) entered into a corporate integrity agreement (CIA) that allows TCH to continue participating in federal healthcare programs, according to an OIG press release.
TCH reached a settlement with the OIG on May 21, 2010 settle allegations that the hospital violated the anti-kickback statute. According to the OIG, TCH improperly rewarded cardiologists for referring patients to the hospital.
Under the terms of the five-year CIA, TCH is required to:
- Implement compliance measures
- Hire an outside reviewer of its financial relationships with physicians
- Be monitored by OIG
- Have a committee of the Board of Trustees annually review the company’s compliance program and certify its effectiveness
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