Physician to pay $95K to settle kickback allegations
Washington physician settles allegations of health care fraud by paying $95,000 for ordering unnecessary medical equipment in exchange for kickbacks.
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Washington physician settles allegations of health care fraud by paying $95,000 for ordering unnecessary medical equipment in exchange for kickbacks.
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