In 2019, the Department of Justice intervened in a lawsuit filed by Louis Longo, a former employee of Wheeling Hospital, against Wheeling Hospital stemming from allegations related to physician compensation. On September 9th, 2020, the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Wheeling Hospital in the amount of $50 million. This settlement resolved claims resulting from alleged violations of the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The following are allegations that were made in the complaint about the alleged behavior of the hospital:
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