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Quest Diagnostics pays $13M to settle kickback allegations involving NY Giants tickets
Gothamist • • business
Key Points:
- Quest Diagnostics agreed to pay over $13 million to settle allegations that it provided illegal kickbacks, including New York Giants tickets and exclusive event access, to healthcare providers in exchange for business referrals.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office of New Jersey stated that these actions violated the Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits inducements to encourage the use of federally funded healthcare services.
- The settlement covers alleged violations from July 2013 to August 2022, during which Quest used its sponsorship agreement with the New York Giants to offer suite seats and VIP experiences to clients.
- Quest is required to enter a five-year corporate integrity agreement involving independent audits by the Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General.
- Quest denies wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the matter, emphasizing its commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
