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Tricia Conroy, the owner of Coastal Diagnostics, a reference laboratory in Branford, Connecticut, has paid $145,720 to settle allegations of Medicaid enrollment fraud. On March 6, 2024, Conroy submitted a Provider Enrollment Application to the Connecticut Medicaid program, falsely stating that her company had no ties to other Medicaid providers. However, Conroy’s husband owned Genco Lab, another reference laboratory at the same address, which was under investigation for fraud and had its payments suspended.
The United States and the State of Connecticut contend that Conroy’s misrepresentation was material, and if she had answered truthfully, Coastal Diagnostics’ application would have been denied. After Coastal Diagnostics began submitting claims, Connecticut Medicaid discovered the relationship between the two labs and terminated Coastal Diagnostics’ provider agreement.
The settlement resolves allegations that Conroy and Coastal Diagnostics made material misrepresentations to the Connecticut Medicaid program. The payment of $145,720 is a result of the civil settlement agreement between Conroy, Coastal Diagnostics, and the federal and state governments.
The case highlights the importance of truthful disclosure in Medicaid enrollment applications. Providers must accurately report their relationships with other providers to ensure the integrity of the program. Conroy’s actions undermined this integrity, and the settlement serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Connecticut
- Location: CT
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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