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Laurel-Based Physicians Group and Neurologist Agree to Pay Almost One Million Dollars to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Settlement Stems from Alleged Medicare Overpayments to Doctors Jackson, Miss. - Jefferson Medical Associates, a now dissolved, multi-specialty medical practice group in Laurel, and Dr. Aremmia Tanious, have agreed to pay the United States $817,635.06 to resolve claims under the False Claims Act arising from Medicare overpayments to Jefferson Medical Associates and Dr. Tanious, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:February 12, 2019
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions