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Fresno Acupuncturist Faces $850,000 Settlement for False Claims Act Violation
Fresno, Calif. – Young Sam Kim, an acupuncturist practicing at the Acuworld Health Clinic in Fresno, has agreed to pay the United States $850,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently billing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for health care services that were not in fact provided.
The settlement announced today resolves allegations that, between 2016 and 2020, Kim submitted claims for payments to the VA for acupuncture services that were significantly overstated, including multiple instances in which Kim submitted claims totaling more than 24 hours in a single day.
“The exploitation of federal health care programs designed to help Veterans is inexcusable,” said U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. “We will continue to hold accountable those who defraud such programs for personal gain.”
The resolution announced today was made possible by an investigation conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen M. Kennedy handled this matter for the United States.
Kim is an acupuncturist who provided care to a number of Veterans through various federal programs funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
“The VA Office of Inspector General is committed to ensuring veterans receive the quality health care they deserve, and we will continue to work to make certain that VA healthcare services are not compromised by fraudulent billing practices,” said Special Agent in Charge Dimitriana Nikolov with the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General’s Northwest Field Office.
The $850,000 settlement serves as a reminder of the consequences of defrauding federal health care programs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to hold accountable those who exploit these programs for personal gain.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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