Gambro Healthcare US

Gambro Healthcare US agreed to pay the federal government $350 million for fraud. Gambro was accused of paying kickbacks to physicians for referrals to the companies' clinics for renal-dialysis. Gambro set up a fake company to push inflated billings to Medicare. Gambro also gave false billing statements to patients to justify compensation for unneeded tests and services. The settlement consists of $310.5 million civil penalty, as well as $15 million to resolve potential liabilities with 44 states. Gambro Supply Co. pleaded guilty to federal fraud-related charges. Gambro agreed to pay a $25 million dollar fine and be permanently barred from the Medicare program. (Dec-02-04) [FORBES]

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