The Christ Hospital
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Cincinnati Health-Care Delivery System Threatened
by Government Action

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services is investigating a claim that local physicians were rewarded for patient referrals. The parties maintain all allegations are baseless and will mount a vigorous defense. This site serves as a portal to information on the case and the parties involved.


Our Point of View

The Department of Justice is pursuing a claim that the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati and The Christ Hospital provided remuneration to cardiologists in exchange for physicians referring patients to the hospital for heart services.

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    News Coverage

    04.25.08 - Cincinnati Business Courier
    Solo Practitioner
    With much drama behind and much work still ahead, hospital preps to go it alone

    04.10.08 - Cincinnati Enquirer
    Federal suit threatens health care in Cincinnati

    04.07.08 - Cincinnati Enquirer
    Christ defends practices

    04.07.08 - Cincinnati Enquirer
    Address issues in Christ lawsuit

    04.07.08 - Modern Health Care Justice takes new angle in suit
    Ohio whistle-blower case shows different theory

    04.07.08 - Report on Medicare Compliance
    DOJ Alleges Hospital Gave Better Panel Access for Referrals in False Claims Suit

    04.04.08 - The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
    DOJ Joins Lawsuit Against Ohio Hospital, Claiming Cardiologists Given Illegal Incentives

    04.03.08 - Cincinnati Enquirer
    Christ Hospital fires back at feds

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