Orlando Cardiologist Pays To Resolve Allegations Of Performing Unnecessary Medical ProceduresDr. Ashish Pal, a cardiologist based in Orlando, Florida, has paid $6.75 million to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by performing medically unnecessary ablations and vein stent procedures, the Justice Department announced today.
Orlando Center For Outpatient Surgery And Surgical Care Affiliates Have Agreed To Pay Settlement For False Claims ActThe Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC and Orlando Center for Outpatient Surgery, LP have agreed to pay the United States $3.4 million to resolve allegations that both companies violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims for kidney stone procedures that were not medically justified and for engaging in an illegal kickback arrangement.