Anaheim General Hospital

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Anaheim General Hospital was a 142-bed hospital in Anaheim, California, which closed in 2013 after federal authorities withdrew its Medicare and Medi-Cal support. It was owned and operated by Tustin-based Pacific Health Corp, and included emergency and acute care.

Closure

The hospital closed permanently on May 23, 2013. The closure was prompted by a July 2009 decision by federal authorities to withdraw Medicare and Medi-Cal support due to series of failed inspections. [1] Issues related to unclean and unsafe equipment and lack of proper medications in stock in the operating department. Prior to the closure, Pacific Health Corp. endured a seven million dollar fine related to improper collection of premiums without coverage and payroll issues. [1] [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Anaheim General to close in May – Orange County Register" . Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  2. "Pacific Health Corporation and Three of Its Southland Hospitals Agree to Pay $16.5 Million in Cases Stemming from Illegal Kickback Scheme". FBI. Retrieved May 2, 2017.