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Philips Subsidiary To Pay Over $24 Million For Alleged False Claims Caused By Respironics For Respiratory-Related Medical Equipment

Philips RS North America LLC, formerly known as Respironics Inc., a manufacturer of durable medical equipment (DME) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it misled federal health care programs by paying kickbacks to DME suppliers. The affected programs were Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE, which is the health care program for active military and their families.

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  • Date:September 1, 2022
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions