Genetic Testing Scams Ripping off Government Programs for Millions, Part 1 of 2
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
Several genetic testing companies have come into the spotlight for allegations of ripping off Medicare and False Claims Act (FCA) violations. Health care professionals need to be aware of these types of schemes and the dangers they may face if involved. In each of these cases, the companies agreed to a pay a settlement in the millions to resolve allegations they submitted claims for unnecessary genetic testing.
This is part one of a two part blog series. Click here for part two.
The Details.
On February 11, 2019, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that GenomeDx Biosciences Corp. (GenomeDx) agreed to pay $1.99 million to resolve FCA […]