(Weirton, WV) – Officials at Weirton Medical Center (WMC) announced today they have reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice on a $1.5 million settlement relating to financial arrangements entered into during the tenure of the hospital’s prior management firm for the period March 1, 2012 through May 30, 2019. WMC also reached a settlement with the West Virginia Attorney General’s office on any potential State claims that could have arisen during this time period.

WMC’s prior management firm was also the prior management firm for Wheeling Hospital. In September 2020, Wheeling Hospital agreed to pay the US Department of Justice $50 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations.

“Following the United States government’s lawsuit against Wheeling Hospital, WMC terminated the contract with its management consultant and conducted an independent internal investigation to address any related concerns. WMC voluntarily cooperated with the US Department of Justice in its investigation and we greatly appreciate the DOJ’s efforts in resolving this matter,” stated John Frankovitch, WMC president and CEO.