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Massachusetts Surgeon To Pay $200,000 To Resolve Allegations Of Soliciting And Receiving Illegal Kickbacks

BOSTON – Massachusetts doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act by soliciting and receiving free products from DePuy Synthes, Inc. and DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. (collectively “DePuy”), in return for ordering DePuy products for use in his procedures. Doctor used these free products in surgeries he performed overseas in countries including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Qatar.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 31, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions