ST. LOUIS — The U.S., and states of Missouri and Illinois have reached a settlement agreement with a Cape Girardeau pharmacy accused of Medicaid fraud.
ST. LOUIS — The U.S., and states of Missouri and Illinois have reached a settlement agreement with a Cape Girardeau pharmacy accused of Medicaid fraud. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Reap said pharmacist Noel Botsch, owner of Special Design Healthcare, will pay $3.9 million to resolve claims that he submitted false and fraudulent claims to the Missouri and Illinois Medicaid Programs for various drugs sold to customers. The alleged offenses occurred from October 2002 to June 2006. Prosecutors allege the pharmacy billed Missouri and Illinois Medicaid for more drugs than it purchased, charged for brand name medicine when it dispensed generic and billed without proper medical authorization. Reached at his business, Botsch said he disputes the government’s contentions and decided to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of litigation. Prosecutors say Botsch and the pharmacy will be monitored for five years. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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