Kirby McInerney Announces $6.5 Million False Claims Act Settlement against a Medical Practice that Paid Kickbacks for Patient Referrals through False “Rental” Agreements
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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On behalf of its client, Kirby McInerney filed the False Claims Act qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuit in 2018 against the radiology practice Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services P.C.
Key Points:
- On behalf of its client, Kirby McInerney filed the False Claims Act qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuit in 2018 against the radiology practice Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services P.C.
- After Kirby McInerney filed the whistleblower case, the federal and New York State governments investigated and decided to intervene in the case and pursue the claims.
- As part of the settlement, Gramercy Cardiac and Dr. Rentrop will pay the government $6.5 million and have admitted to their misconduct.
- We are proud to have stopped them,” said Randall Fox , who handled the case for Kirby McInerney together with David Kovel .