MultiCare agrees to $3.7M settlement over allegations it knowingly allowed unnecessary surgeries

fiercehealthcare - The DOJ said MultiCare had allowed a former physician to perform spinal surgery procedures at its facilities between 2019 and 2021 despite warnings from two employees and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

AI Summary: Federal investigators found that MultiCare knowingly allowed a former physician to perform unnecessary spinal surgeries despite multiple warnings, prompting a whistleblower lawsuit. In response, the health system agreed to a $3.7 million settlement to resolve the allegations and avoid further litigation.

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