SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A local physician and her former practice, The Center for Health & Wellbeing in San Diego, has reached a settlement of $3.8 million in response to allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare and TRICARE. This settlement, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, resolves claims that spanned a decade, from 2012 to 2022.
The allegations centered around Dr. Janette J. Gray’s clinic, which marketed itself as an “alternative,” “integrative,” and “holistic” medical facility. The practice employed a range of medical professionals, including doctors, nurse practitioners and mental health experts. It specialized in treatments such as IV infusion therapy and hormone/supplement therapy.
Investigators accused Dr. Gray and her practice of engaging in several fraudulent billing practices. These included misrepresenting the services provided, disguising the rendering provider, “unbundling” services (billing for a single procedure as multiple separate services) and billing for medically unnecessary treatments.
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In addition to the financial settlement, Dr. Gray will be barred from participating in Medicare, Medicaid and all federal health care programs for the next five years.
U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath emphasized the importance of integrity in healthcare, stating, “When a doctor engages in billing fraud, we will protect patients and taxpayers from deceit.”
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