Corpus Christi Radiologist Group and Children's Genetic Services Clinic Settle False Claims Act Allegations
HOUSTON - Children's Physician Services of South Texas (CPSST) and Radiology Associates have agreed to pay to settle claims they violated the False Claims Act and the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act between 2002 and 2007, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. CPSST, a part of the Driscoll Health System, has agreed to pay $1.5 million, while Radiology Associates, an independent physician group serving the Driscoll Health System, will pay $800,000 to settle claims they billed and received payment twice for the professional reading and interpretation of genetic ultrasounds.
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Action Details
- Date:March 5, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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