Chicago Doctor And His Wife Held Liable By Jury For Taking Kickbacks And Causing False Medicare Claims; Ordered To Pay Civil Judgment Of More Than $3 Million
CHICAGO — A federal judge has ordered a Chicago doctor and his wife to pay more than $3 million in civil damages and penalties for unlawfully seeking and receiving kickbacks from a home health agency as payment for the doctor’s referrals of Medicare patients. A federal jury in Chicago held them liable earlier this month.
Action Details
- Date:May 16, 2023
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions