by L. Neal Freeman, MD, MBA, FACS

The Medicare requirements for supervision of surgeons-in-training were not met, according to allegations filed against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. There were also claims of excessive reporting related to spinal decompression. A settlement of over $2.5 million dollars was agreed upon.

See the full report here:

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/false-claims-act-violation-upmc-resolved-25-million