Health care facilities in some of the nation’s largest markets have had to power through multiple natural disasters over the last couple months, including tropical storms, hurricanes and wildfires. Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is no exception. But considering recent events, the company has been “fortunate” in its ability to plan and recover, executives said during a 2024 third-quarter earnings call Tuesday. Despite weather-related setbacks, the Dallas-based Tenet still had a … [Read more...]
USPI-Affiliated South Dakota Surgical Hospital to Pay $12.7M to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations
Siouxland Surgery Center, doing business as Dunes Surgical Hospital, United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and USP Siouxland Inc. have agreed to pay about $12.76 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations. The allegations are related to improper financial relationships between Dunes and two physician groups, according to a Sept. 16 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement. Dunes is a surgical hospital located in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Since July 1, 2014, USPI … [Read more...]