What was the fine for the healthcare fraud settlement in the Columbia/HCA case?
$1.9 billion
$1.8 billion
$1.6 billion
$1.7 billion
Answer
In the early 2000s, Columbia/HCA was the largest private hospital chain in the United States. The company was accused of widespread healthcare fraud, including billing for unnecessary procedures, inflating charges, and falsifying patient records. In 2003, Columbia/HCA agreed to pay $1.7 billion in fines and penalties to settle the case.
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