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University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health Agrees to Pay $296,870 to Settle Federal False Claims Act Allegations of Billing for Unsupervised Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Services
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Baltimore, Maryland – The College of Maryland Shore Regional Well being in Easton, Maryland (“Shore Well being”), has agreed to pay the US $296,870 to resolve allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act by submitting false claims to the US for radiation remedy and diagnostic companies that lacked the required supervision from a doctor.
The civil settlement was introduced by United States Legal professional for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and by Particular Agent in Cost Maureen Dixon of the U.S. Division of Well being and Human Providers-Workplace of Inspector Basic.
“It’s crucial that Medicare and different federal well being care packages are shielded from fraud as a result of these packages are funded by taxpayer {dollars},” mentioned United States Legal professional Erek L. Barron. “The USA Legal professional’s Workplace will maintain accountable these suppliers who defraud federal well being care packages.”
“Suppliers who submit false claims to Medicare are undermining the integrity of federal well being care packages,” mentioned Particular Agent in Cost Maureen Dixon, on the Division of Well being and Human Providers, Workplace of Inspector Basic (HHS-OIG). “HHS-OIG is proud to work alongside our legislation enforcement companions to guard precious taxpayer {dollars} from fraud.”
Shore Well being is part of the College of Maryland Medical System and primarily serves the wants of Maryland residents in Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Kent counties. In accordance with the settlement settlement, from January 16, 2014 by July 5, 2018, Shore Well being billed Medicare for radiation remedy and diagnostic companies. Throughout this time interval, Medicare lined radiation remedy and diagnostic companies furnished in an outpatient setting when rendered beneath the direct supervision of a doctor. “Direct supervision” signifies that the doctor should be instantly accessible to furnish help and path all through the efficiency of the process. It doesn’t imply that the doctor should be current within the room when the process is carried out. In any respect related occasions, Shore Well being had just one doctor, John Mastandrea, M.D., accessible to oversee radiation remedy and diagnostic companies. This settlement resolves allegations that on many events, Dr. Mastandrea was performing uninterruptible radiation oncology companies at a separate location whereas unsupervised radiation remedy and diagnostic companies had been being carried out at Shore Well being.
This matter arose from a lawsuit filed by J. Phillip Sawyer, a former worker of Shore Well being, beneath the whistleblower provision of the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act permits personal events to file swimsuit on behalf of the US for false claims and acquire a portion of the federal government’s restoration. The civil lawsuit is captioned United States ex rel. John Phillip Sawyer v. Shore Well being System and John Mastandrea, 18-cv-02228-JKB (D. Md). As a part of the settlement, Mr. Sawyer will obtain $51,952.
The claims resolved by this settlement are allegations. The settlement isn’t an admission of legal responsibility by Shore Well being nor a concession by the US that its claims usually are not effectively based.
United States Legal professional Erek L. Barron recommended the HHS-OIG for his or her work on this investigation. Mr. Barron thanked Assistant U.S. Legal professional Vince Vaccarella, who dealt with this case.
For extra data on the Maryland U.S. Legal professional’s Workplace, its priorities, and sources accessible to report fraud, please go to www.justice.gov/usao-md and https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/report-fraud.
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Maryland
Maryland Weather: Be on Alert for Isolated Severe Thunderstorms
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BALTIMORE – Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.
Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
Maryland
Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
Maryland
How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
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Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday.
The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
With a victory, Maryland will move its week one winning streak to five games.
The numbers
Maryland: 0-0
UConn: 0-0
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-1
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -19.5, O/U 44.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1 — Connor Onion (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt) / 980 AM (DC) – Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
Catch up before the game
Previewing Maryland football’s season opener against UConn
Predictions for Maryland football’s 2024 season: Top players, bold takes and more
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