DOJ Announces Medicare False Claims Settlement

On November 19, 2013, DOJ issued a press release announcing a $48 Million settlement for a Medicare False claims case.  According to the press release, this settlement “resolve[s] allegations that [the provider] knowingly submitted to Medicare false claims for medically unnecessary rehabilitation therapy services.” In addition to the settlement, the press release notes that all of the facilities of the provider are governed by a Corporate Integrity Agreement entered into with HHS’ Office of Inspector General. The press release concludes with the statement that “[t]he claims settled by [the] agreement are allegations only; there has been no determination of liability.” The case was  joint effort between DOJ & HHS.