Reaches $1.2 Million Civil

MO 2024 Physician Practices

DOJ False Claims Act Healthcare Fraud

Penalty

$1.2 million

Outcome

United States Reaches $1.2 Million Civil Settlement with Festus Pain Management Doctor Over Allegations of False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs

Details

Reaches $1.2 Million Civil — DOJ Enforcement (2024)

Outcome: United States Reaches $1.2 Million Civil Settlement with Festus Pain Management Doctor Over Allegations of False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs

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 — United States Reaches $1.2 Million Civil Settlement with Festus Pain Management Doctor Over Allegations of False Claims to Federal Health Care Program

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