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Michigan dermatologist charged in FCA suit

By Phillips & Cohen LLP

Robert Stokes, a Grand Rapids dermatoligist, has been charged with violating the federal Fasle Claims Act. Stokes is charged with upcoding procedures to make it seem that he had performed a more difficult procedure on patients than he actually did, thus receiving higher reimbursement from federal health care plans. He has already been convicted on related criminal charges.

The Grand Rapids Press reports that the government is seeking $2.48 million under the FCA's treble damage provision.

Full post as published by False Claims Act - Qui Tam on August 07, 2008 (boomark / email).