The 7 Investigators have learned that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are terminating their agreement with Pontiac General Hospital. As of Sunday, they will no longer reimburse the hospital for Medicare patients.
According to a WARN notice filed with the state of Michigan, Pontiac General Hospital will begin laying off more than 250 people in the coming weeks.
CMS records obtained by the 7 Investigators show a substantial allegation complaint survey revealed “noncompliance” related to Patient Rights.
While it’s not clear exactly which complaint started the federal probe – CMS records show a visit to the hospital in July found noncompliance with several things, including:
- Patient Rights
- Medical Staff
- Nursing Services
- Pharmaceutical Services and
- Infection Prevention, Control, and Antibiotic Stewardship
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