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Missoula vascular surgeon settles alleged health care fraud claims for $3.7 million

MISSOULA – A Missoula vascular surgeon who operates vein and surgery centers in Missoula and Kalispell has agreed to pay the federal government $3.7 million to settle alleged False Claims Act violations that he performed medically unnecessary surgeries based on improper techniques and submitted fraudulent bills for payment to federal health care programs, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said today.

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Action Details

  • Date:December 15, 2021
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions