Washington Oncologist/Hematologist Agreed to Be Excluded for 15 Years for Allegedly Submitting Claims for Drugs Greater than those Actually Administered, Overstating Chemotherapy Infusion Times, and Double-Billing Medications

In connection with the resolution of False Claims Act liability, an oncologist and hematologist agreed to be excluded from participating in Federal health care programs for fifteen years under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7(b)(7). OIG alleged that the oncologist and hematologist knowingly submitted false and/or fraudulent claims to Federal health care programs for: (1) quantities of drugs greater than those actually administered to patients; (2) overstating chemotherapy drug infusion times; and (3) double-billing for medications.

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