Settlement of Whistleblower Claims under False Claims Act Points out Importance of Submitting Accurate Medicare and Medicaid Claims

In a legal development, a Chicago health care company and its former owners will pay nearly $2 million to resolve allegations of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. This settlement follows whistleblower claims by a former employee and highlights the importance of accurate billing practices. The case reveals the use of proprietary software to generate inflated claims, raising compliance questions. Discover the implications of this settlement for health care providers and patients.