As Titusville hospital aims to evict OMNI Healthcare, accusations between executives fly
After allegations of false claims, Parrish Medical Center wants the care provider off its premises.
The relationship between a Brevard County hospital and a local provider appears to have further deteriorated.
The North Brevard County Hospital District filed a lawsuit against OMNI Healthcare and President Craig Deligdish to evict the company from the Parrish Medical Center. The court filing came days after Parrish Medical Center CEO George Mikitarian sued Omni leadership, including Deligdish, for defamation.
The falling-out comes months after OMNI entered a controversial contract to help administer surplus vaccines, even though the company already had a contracted arrangement with a hospital that allowed it to give shots.
The relationship soured significantly in mid-June when Frank Harrison sent an email to a retired Brevard County Circuit Judge. The email alleged Mikitarian and Parrish Medical Center conspired with another hospital to violate Florida’s False Claims Act.
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