Wash. U.S. Attorney: DOJ Resolves Allegations Tacoma Spine Surgeon Billed for Unnecessary Surgeries
May 08, 2024
May 08, 2024
SEATTLE, Washington, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release on May 7, 2024:
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman today announced the resolution of a False Claims Act qui tam matter alleging a Tacoma physician billed government insurance programs for medically unnecessary spinal surgeries. CHI Franciscan Health and St. Joseph Medical Center will pay $745,654 to resolve the matter and former Orthopedic Surgeon Kevin S . . .
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman today announced the resolution of a False Claims Act qui tam matter alleging a Tacoma physician billed government insurance programs for medically unnecessary spinal surgeries. CHI Franciscan Health and St. Joseph Medical Center will pay $745,654 to resolve the matter and former Orthopedic Surgeon Kevin S . . .