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32 Hospitals To Pay U.S. More Than $28 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related To Kyphoplasty Billing

BUFFALO - Thirty-two hospitals located throughout 15 states have agreed to pay the United States a total of more than $28 million to settle allegations that the health care facilities submitted false claims to Medicare for minimally-invasive kyphoplasty procedures, the Justice Department announced today. The Justice Department has now reached settlements with more than 130 hospitals totaling approximately $105 million to resolve allegations that they mischarged Medicare for kyphoplasty procedures.

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Action Details

  • Date:December 18, 2015
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions