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09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 17:21

South Dakota Surgical Hospital And United Surgical Partners International Agree To Pay More Than $12.7 Million To Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

South Dakota Surgical Hospital And United Surgical Partners International Agree To Pay More Than $12.7 Million To Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Siouxland Surgery Center LLP, doing business as Dunes Surgical Hospital (Dunes), United Surgical Partners International Inc. (USPI) and USP Siouxland Inc. have agreed to pay approximately $12.76 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to improper financial relationships between Dunes and two physician groups. Dunes is a surgical hospital located in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Since July 1, 2014, USPI has maintained partial ownership of Dunes through USP Siouxland, a wholly owned subsidiary of USPI. Dunes and USPI disclosed the arrangements at issue to the government following an internal compliance review and independent investigation.

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Action Details

  • Date:September 17, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Iowa
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions

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