OIG - Office of Inspector General
10/25/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Washington Doctor Settles Allegations He Submitted False Claims To Federal Health Care Programs
Washington Doctor Settles Allegations He Submitted False Claims To Federal Health Care Programs
Seattle - 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 under the False Claims Act.
Action Details
- Date:October 25, 2024
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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