Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Settles Federal Lawsuit Worth Millions Over Alleged Kickbacks to West Clinic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has reached a settlement in a long-running federal lawsuit involving its partnership with West Clinic P.C. The lawsuit, which began in 2017, alleged that Methodist unlawfully provided millions of dollars in kickbacks to West Clinic in exchange for patient referrals, thereby violating Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Federal Stark laws. Methodist continues to dispute these allegations. The settlement, announced on Thursday, puts an end to the legal battle. However, specific details regarding the terms of the settlement were not disclosed to the public. Methodist maintains that the lawsuit was … Read more