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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In considering the factors listed in § 200.140:
(a) It should be considered a mitigating circumstance if all the items, services, or violations included in the action brought under this part were of the same type and occurred within a short period of time; there were few such items, services, or violations; and the total amount claimed or requested for such items or services was less than $5,000.
(b) Aggravating circumstances include—
(1) The violations were of several types or occurred over a lengthy period of time;
(2) There were many such items, services, or violations (or the nature and circumstances indicate a pattern of claims or requests for payment for such items or services or a pattern of violations);
(3) The amount claimed or requested for such items or services or the amount of the remuneration was $50,000 or more; or
(4) The violation resulted, or could have resulted, in harm to the patient, a premature discharge, or a need for additional services or subsequent hospital admission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.200.320 Determinations regarding the amount of penalties and assessments - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-32-national-defense/cfr-sect-32-200-320/
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