Texas-based Medical Device Manufacturer

MA 2012 Physician Practices

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback Obstruction

Penalty

$7.5 billion

Outcome

Texas-based Medical Device Manufacturer Pays U.S. $34 Million<br /> to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Details

Texas-based Medical Device Manufacturer — DOJ Enforcement (2012)

DOJ took enforcement action against Texas-based Medical Device Manufacturer in MA in 2012 involving false claims act, anti kickback, obstruction violations in the Physician Practices sector.

Penalty: $7.5 billion

Violation types: False Claims Act, Anti Kickback, Obstruction
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Criminal
Location: MA

Source: DOJ Press Release — Texas-based Medical Device Manufacturer Pays U.S. $34 Million
to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

How Crucible Prevents This

Crucible's billing compliance controls enforce documentation-to-claims reconciliation and flag billing anomalies before false claims are submitted. Crucible monitors referral patterns and financial arrangements to flag potential anti-kickback violations.

Source: DOJ Press Release — Texas-based Medical Device Manufacturer Pays U.S. $34 Million<br /> to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

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