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United States Settles Claims For Improper Inpatient Rehabilitation Admissions For Over $1.7 Million

LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital and its management company, Acadiana Management Group, LLC have agreed to pay $1.2 million, and Dr. Carolyn Smith agreed to pay $575,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary inpatient rehabilitation services. 

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Action Details

  • Date:April 24, 2023
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Louisiana
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions