Whistleblower News From The Inside -- April 14, 2017
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Oklahoma Hospital, Administrator, and Physicians Agree to Pay $1.6m to settle FCA case — The United States alleges that from January 1, 2008, through September 30, 2016, Oklahoma hospital Norman Regional submitted, or caused to be submitted, false claims for payment to Medicare for radiological services performed by assistants without the proper supervision by a physician. Specifically, the assistants performed radiological services that required “personal” supervision, but a physician was not in the room supervising the work when the service was performed. DOJ
Giants defend Eli Manning amid claim of false memorabilia — Eli Manning turned over a potentially incriminating email earlier this month in connection with a lawsuit that claims the quarterback, the New York Giants and a team equipment manager knowingly provided false game-worn memorabilia to collectors. On April 27, 2010, Manning sent an email to Giants head equipment manager Joe Skiba asking for “two helmets that can pass as game used.” In response, the Giant’s lawyers said “the email predates any litigation, and there was no legal obligation to store it on the Giants server. Eli Manning is well known for his integrity and this is just the latest misguided attempt to defame his character.” ESPN
Detroit Podiatrist Charged for Role in $13.9 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme — A Detroit podiatrist was charged in an indictment unsealed today for his alleged participation in a $13.9 million health care fraud scheme involving fraudulent claims for unnecessary foot surgeries and other podiatric services that were never rendered. According to the indictment, Dearborn Podiatric Services and Georgetown Podiatric Services falsely conveyed to podiatry patients that they needed weekly or bi-weekly shots and minor surgeries to prevent hammertoe, which were allegedly medically unnecessary. As a result, these patients returned to his practice on a regular basis every month for shots and minor surgeries. DOJ