Vermont Physician Pays $76,000 To The United States To Resolve Allegations Of False Claims Act Violations
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont announced today that physician Lynn E. Madsen, M.D., of Townshend, Vermont, has paid $76,000 to the United States to resolve allegations that she violated the federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, by knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, false claims for payment to Medicare and Medicaid. The money will be divided between the federal Medicare, federal Medicaid, and Vermont Medicaid programs to which Dr. Madsen submitted the alleged false claims.
Action Details
- Date:December 13, 2016
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions