Wash. U.S. Attorney: Washington Doctor Settles Allegations He Submitted False Claims to Federal Healthcare Programs
October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024:
The U.S. Department of Justice today resolved allegations that Dr. Joseph Upton, of Bellevue, Washington, caused the submission of false claims to Medicare, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Dr. Upton agreed to pay $65,680 to resolve the matter. Of the settlement amount, $32,840 is restitution and the rest is a penalty unde . . .
The U.S. Department of Justice today resolved allegations that Dr. Joseph Upton, of Bellevue, Washington, caused the submission of false claims to Medicare, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Dr. Upton agreed to pay $65,680 to resolve the matter. Of the settlement amount, $32,840 is restitution and the rest is a penalty unde . . .