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Community Health Paying $31.5M to Settle Kickback Allegations of Money, Liquor, Cigars

Community Health System of Fresno has agreed to pay the U.S. government $31.5 million to settle allegations it gave physicians bonuses and e...

Community Health Paying $31.5M to Settle Kickback Allegations of Money, Liquor, Cigars

Community Health System of Fresno has agreed to pay the U.S. government $31.5 million to settle allegations it gave physicians bonuses and e...

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Community Health Paying $31.5M to Settle Kickback Allegations of Money, Liquor, Cigars

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