CVS Pharmacy to pay $18.2 million to settle allegations it violated a California law
CVS Pharmacy will be required to pay an $18.2 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the California False Claims Act by improperly billing California’s Medi-Cal program. Between 2010 and 2021, the company “submitted pharmacy claims to Medi-Cal using false electronic certifications that certified that patients had medical conditions qualifying for the payment of […]
A Southern California man was sentenced for conducting a scheme that defrauded Medi-Cal of over $20 million. Oscar B. Abrons III, had carried out the scheme alongside two accomplices — Steven Derrick Fleming and Mohamed Waddah El-Nachef — according to the California Attorney General’s Office. Abrons and Fleming jointly operated…
(FOX40.COM) – In the most recent events, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills into law, stating they will protect abortion rights and reproductive health care all over. "California stands for a woman’s right to choose," Newsom said. "I’m proud to sign these bills to protect access to essential health care and…
(Louisiana Illuminator) -- Louisiana has shifted one of its two large pharmacy benefits contracts for state employees away from CVS Health, but Gov. Jeff Landry and state lawmakers kept the most lucrative agreement with that pharmacy giant in place.The state Office of Group Benefits will now use two pharmacy benefit…