Whistleblower Leads to False Claims Act Settlement Against Oxygen and Sleep Therapy Company for Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
Another instance of Medicare fraud violating the False Claims Act and persons brought to justice thanks to the efforts of a whistleblower. — Shayne Stevenson
"North Atlantic Medical Services Inc. (NAMS), doing business as Regional Home Care Inc., has agreed to pay $852,378 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to Medicare and Medicaid for respiratory therapy services provided by unlicensed personnel, the Department of Justice announced today. NAMS is a medical device company based in Massachusetts that provides equipment and services for the treatment of respiratory ailments, such as oxygen deficiency and sleep apnea. " Full article »
