Carr Reaches

GA 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG False Claims
Penalty
$1.1 million

Outcome

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Details

Carr Reaches — $1,087,239 Settlement

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ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia will receive $1,087,239.67 in restitution and recoveries as part of a settlement agreement with Acadia Healthcare Company (“Acadia”), which owns and operates inpatient behavioral health facilities throughout the U.S. The agreement resolves allegations that Acadia submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, primarily Medicare and Medicaid.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Source: Carr Reaches Settlement with Acadia Healthcare, Secures Over $1 Million for Georgia Medicaid Program

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