Saint Joseph's Hospital settles case regarding patient status
$26
Million
Saint Joseph’s Hospital settles case regarding patient status
Whistleblower Exposes Medicare Billing Violations at Saint Joseph’s, Leading to $26M Settlement
Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta agreed to pay $26 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Tami Ramsey, a registered nurse and former hospital employee. The case alleged that Saint Joseph’s engaged in Medicare billing violations by improperly classifying patients as inpatient or outpatient, resulting in inaccurate and excessive claims submitted to the federal government.
Medicare Billing Violations Uncovered
Ms. Ramsey filed the case through Wilbanks & Bridges, alleging that Saint Joseph’s failed to follow Medicare regulations that determine whether a patient’s status should be classified as inpatient or outpatient. These Medicare billing violations led to improper reimbursements and triggered federal scrutiny.
Corporate Integrity Agreement and Major Settlement
As part of the $26 million settlement, Saint Joseph’s Hospital was also required to enter into a Corporate Integrity Agreement with the U.S. government. This case marks a significant accountability win in combating Medicare billing violations, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated healthcare whistleblower.
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