August 15, 2019
Alabama-based Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. (BB&J) has settled a False Claims Act action for $1.2 million. According to the whistleblower who initiated the action, former BB&J employee John Seddon, BB&J submitted claims to Medicare and TRICARE for physical therapy services performed by unauthorized providers, and compensated shareholder physicians based on the volume of physicians’ internal referrals. As part of the settlement, Seddon will receive a $200,000 relator’s share. USAO SDAL
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