Somerset Optometry Practice

KY 2015 Assisted Living / Long-Term Care
DOJ False Claims Act Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$800,000

Outcome

Somerset Optometry Practice To Pay U.S. Government $800,000 To Settle False Claims Act Violations

Details

Somerset Optometry Practice — DOJ Enforcement (2015)

DOJ took enforcement action against Somerset Optometry Practice in KY in 2015 involving false claims act, healthcare fraud violations in the Assisted Living / Long-Term Care sector.

Penalty: $800,000

Violation types: False Claims Act, Healthcare Fraud
Entity type: Care Facility
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: KY

Source: DOJ Press Release — Somerset Optometry Practice To Pay U.S. Government $800,000 To Settle False Claims Act Violations

How Crucible Prevents This

Crucible's billing compliance controls enforce documentation-to-claims reconciliation and flag billing anomalies before false claims are submitted. Crucible's healthcare compliance layer enforces proper documentation, eligibility verification, and claims accuracy.

Source: DOJ Press Release — Somerset Optometry Practice To Pay U.S. Government $800,000 To Settle False Claims Act Violations

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