New York State Settles Medicaid Overbilling Case for $70 Million
November 01, 2011 @ 05:35 PM — by Harvey Hirschfeld
New York State settled a federal False Claims Act for $70 million involving Medicaid claim over-payment. Some fear that the settlement will lead medical care providers to be reluctant to authorize personal care services for Medicaid recipients. The legal and regulatory climate may further impact lawsuit plaintiffs in need of personal care services.