Unnecessary Surgeries Drive Rare Va. Hospital Criminal Case

Litigation attorney Steven Block was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the unusual criminal case against Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Federal prosecutors allege that the hospital collaborated with a convicted doctor to perform unnecessary surgeries for profit, a situation that health law and white collar professionals are closely monitoring because of its potential implications for corporate accountability in the healthcare industry. Mr. Block explained that the seriousness of these allegations was likely what warranted criminal charges from the government's perspective, adding the case illustrates the importance of robust internal compliance programs.

"For several years now, the Department of Justice has been focusing more on corporate liability, in addition to individual liability," he said.

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