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01/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/29/2026 08:58
Scranton Heart Institute Agrees To Pay $48,709.20 To Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Scranton Heart Institute Agrees To Pay $48,709.20 To Settle False Claims Act Allegations
HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Scranton Heart Institute (SHI) has agreed to pay $48,709.20 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims for payment to Medicare for CPT codes associated with PET scan services in violation of the applicable Medicare rules and regulations.
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Action Details
- Date:January 28, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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