Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces $5 Million Settlement of Civil Forfeiture Claim against Dutchess County Medical Practice
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that the United States has filed, and simultaneously settled, a civil forfeiture lawsuit against the assets of Mid Hudson Medical Group, P.C. The Government's action alleges that MHMG received millions of dollars in proceeds from two schemes to defraud Medicare, the New York State Insurance Fund, and private health insurance providers. The stipulation and order of settlement requires MHMG to forfeit $5 million to the United States.
Action Details
- Date:November 6, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions