Trick Or Treat? Hospitals, Haunted By DOJ ICD Investigation, Settle For $250 Million

The specter of the US government investigation into hospital overuse of ICDs has now finally been dismissed. The investigation, which has haunted hospital executives and electrophysiologists since it began in 2011, was finally resolved on the day before Halloween. With a $250 million treat for the government the hospitals have now finally managed to get the unwelcome trick or treaters...Click here to continue reading...

Source: CardioBrief - October 30, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larry Husten Tags: People, Places & Events Policy & Ethics CMS DOJ ICD NCD overuse Source Type: blogs