April 20, 2021

In order to resolve a whistleblower suit alleging violations of the False Claims Act, Massachusetts Eye and Ear and its related entities have agreed to pay over $2.6 million.  Over an eight-year period ending in 2020, Massachusetts Eye and Ear allegedly made a habit of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for office visits that were not reimbursable under program rules.  Altogether, the government programs were defrauded of over a million dollars.  As a reward for blowing the whistle, the unnamed relator will receive a 15% share of the settlement proceeds.  USAO MA

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