Medicare False Claims Act Allegations Cost Florida Radiology Clinic $3 Million

June 10th, 2011

On June 8, 2011, the Department of Justice announced that a West Palm Beach, Florida radiology clinic and its former owners will pay $3 million to settle allegations that the clinic violated the False Claims Act.  The clinic, Midtown Imaging, is alleged to have entered into leasing and professional services agreements with providers which violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law.  These laws are intended to keep physicians’ medical decisions from being influenced by improper financial incentives. 

 The full press release is available here.

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