August 09, 2004
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced a settlement with two hospitals and a physician of allegations that the hospitals improperly provided space, equipment, personnel, supplies and directors’ fees to the physician in exchange for patient referrals.
The hospitals and physician will pay fines totaling nearly $1.5 million.
The August 6, 2004 press release can be read at the U.S. Attorney’s website.