The former doctor, Mohammad Rasekhi, and clinic executive Sheila Busheri agreed to pay $15 million to settle allegations of false Medicare claims and illegal kickbacks.
The DOJ's announcement highlights the expectation for healthcare providers receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds to operate lawfully and with integrity, as emphasized by Acting Special Agent Eric Larson.
The defendants have been accused of submitting false claims and engaging in illegal kickbacks, which included payments to marketers and third-party clinics to refer patients.
Rasekhi and Busheri's operations were found to violate both the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Physician Self-Referral Law, leading to serious legal consequences.
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