Relator filed the action in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, pursuant to the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3730(b) the “Civil Qui Tam Action”).
The Civil Qui Tam Action alleges that Defendants submitted or caused to be submitted false and/or fraudulent claims for payment to Medicare and other government payors, by falsifying documentation in order to fraudulently establish Durable Medical Equipment companies to bill for medically unnecessary DME equipment and engaging in improper marketing practices that violate the Anti-Kickback Statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b.
A link to the February 4, 2021 DOJ Bulletin is below.
A copy of the Settlement Agreement is below.