ATLANTA – Dr. Jeffrey M. Gallups (founder, owner, medical director and past-CEO of Milton Hall Surgical Associates (“MHSA”) a/k/a The Ear, Nose & Throat Institute) and Entellus Medical have agreed to pay approximately $3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by entering into unlawful kickback arrangements.
“Gallups abused his position by accepting unlawful kickbacks in exchange for directing MHSA physicians – often over their objections – to order devices or administer procedures and tests that were not medically necessary,” said U.S. Attorney Kurt Erskine. “In his role, Gallups was uniquely situated to benefit his community. Instead, he chose to put his personal financial interests above the interests of his colleagues and MHSA’s patients.”
“The Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits individuals who participate in federal health care programs from knowingly and willfully offering, paying or receiving any remuneration in order to encourage recommendation of any item covered under a federal health care program,” stated Derrick L. Jackson, Special Agent in Charge with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. “We will continue to pursue providers who engage in kickbacks or bill for baseless procedures.”
“The False Claims Act settlement in this case will be a deterrent to those who selfishly profit from dishonest medical treatment rather than upholding their oath as a health care...
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