The kickback settlement involves a surgeon and two leading ophthalmology device suppliers. Experts say physicians accepting vacations and other perks from manufacturers could face similar penalties.
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Minnesota jury handed down a $43 million verdict in a whistleblower suit against an ophthalmology distributor. The verdict potentially opens the door to False Claims Act FCA liability and statutory penalties. Kickback conspiracy distributor showering surgeons with luxury travel.
Prosecutors say Bloomington-based Precision Lens took physicians to aBroadway musical, a college football championship, and the Masters golf tournament. The illegal kickbacks led to eye doctors filing more than 64,000 false claims.