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A.G. Schneiderman Announces National Settlement With Medtronic For Medicaid Violations

NEW YORK - Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that 46 states and the District of Columbia have reach a settlement agreement with Minnesota-based company Medtronic to resolve claims under the False Claims Act that Medtronic improperly induced physicians to recommend Medtronic devices to treat cardiac rhythmic disease. New York led a national team composed of members from Oregon, Texas and California to negotiate the settlement. The federal government settled its matter in May of this year.

Read more on ag.ny.gov

Action Details

  • Date:September 18, 2014
  • Agency:New York Attorney General
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies