At $1.1 billion, total recoveries in 2022 did exceed $1 billion for the fourth year in a row, but dropped from $1.7 billion in FY 2021
The owner, who also owned several telemarketing companies and committed tax evasion of just over $4 million, now faces 14 years in prison.
UDT false billing cases seem to be on the rise again, accounting for a trio of recent multimillion dollar settlements.
False and fraudulent claims and billing were the theme in key enforcement actions relating to the health care industry announced last week.
In last week’s announced enforcement actions involving the healthcare industry, two defendants were sentenced, one was convicted, and two others were charged in various fraud-related schemes.