Patient First New Jersey Physicians Group Agreed to Pay $25,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Employing an Excluded Individual

On September 30, 2024, Patient First New Jersey Physicians Group, LLC (Patient First), with multiple locations in New Jersey, entered into a $25,809.81 settlement agreement with OIG. The settlement agreement resolves allegations that Patient First employed an individual who was excluded from participating in any Federal health care program. OIG’s investigation revealed that the excluded individual, a lab technician and supervisor, provided items or services that were billed to Federal health care programs. Special Policy Advisor - Reviewing Official Nicole Caucci represented OIG.

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