Med Tech, LLC, Medicaid False Claims, Connecticut 2017

A Connecticut medical equipment supplier has agreed to pay $467,090 to settle allegations of violating the federal and state False Claims Acts, according to U.S. Attorney John H. Durham.

Med Tech, LLC, and its owner Thomas Macre, Sr., have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims for back braces and electrical stimulation unit supplies that were not provided and/or were not medically necessary.

The alleged conduct occurred from January 1, 2011 to June 1, 2017, while Med Tech was enrolled as a provider in the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program (CMAP), which includes the state's Medicaid program.

“Medical equipment suppliers must bill Medicaid accurately, and we will continue to work with our federal and state partners to protect the integrity of all federal healthcare programs,” said U.S. Attorney Durham.

Under the False Claims Act, the government can recover up to three times its actual damages, plus penalties of $11,181 to $22,363 for each false claim.

The matter was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anne Thidemann, and Assistant Attorney General Antonia Conti of the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General.

People who suspect health care fraud are encouraged to report it by calling 1-800-HHS-TIPS or the Health Care Fraud Task Force at (203) 777-6311.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/connecticut-medical-equipment-supplier-pays-467k-settle-allegations-under-false-claims