The Associated Press reported on 5/22/08 that Medtronic will be settling the Justice Department’s fraud case against it for $75 million. The case stems from allegations that spinal catheter maker Kyphon fraudulently caused hospitals to file inflated reimbursement claims with Medicare for back surgery known as kyphoplasty. Kyphon was acquired in November of 2007 by…
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It is the position of ABRAMS LANDAU trial lawyer that the answers are, “No, No and No.” When a Virginia client with neck, back and spine injuries was recently sent by the insurance company for a “DME” (“defense medical examination”), she was asked to fill out 7 PAGES OF FORMS and BRING ALL HER RECORDS…
Continue readingUpcoming (FREE !) Medical Presentation on “Treating Common Sports Injuries” Ask the Experts Who doesn’t like free medical advice ? In an effort to continue to keep clients and co-counsel up to date on the latest developments in medicine AND the law, Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau wants you to know that the INOVA Hospital System…
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