Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagPE-backed (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice majority stake)
flag$19.4M DOJ False Claims Act settlement (Aug 2024) for enrolling ineligible hospice patients
flagAnti-kickback allegations tied to a referring-physician consulting arrangement
flagMultiple whistleblower lawsuits spanning 7 states over a decade
Legal Issues
gavel9 combined federal/state False Claims Act lawsuits resolved via settlement in 2024, based on complaints from 20+ whistleblowers over roughly a decade
Ethical Concerns
policyAllegations of enrolling patients not eligible for hospice to generate Medicare billings
policyAlleged kickback payments to a consulting physician to induce hospice referrals (SouthernCare New Beacon)
BBB RatingA-
Employee Sentiment
4.5
out of 10
Management