Lawsuit: Health provider, pharmacies took part in fraud

WHITESBURG, Ky. (AP) – Two people have accused a Kentucky health provider and several pharmacies of taking part in billing the federal government inflated prices for prescription drugs.

The Lexington Herald Leader (http://bit.ly/1PHCMF4 ) reports that attorneys representing pharmacist William R. Hall and Jennifer Hall filed the federal lawsuit in July, but it was sealed until recently.

The lawsuit states that Mountain Comprehensive Health Corp. and nine pharmacies billed more than allowed for providing prescription drugs to people covered by federal insurance and charged people covered by federal programs more than they charged patients who paid cash.

L.M. “Mike” Caudill, chief executive officer of Mountain Comprehensive Health, says the company had not been served with the lawsuit and could not comment on allegations. He assured that the company followed rules and regulations at all levels.

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Information from: Lexington Herald-Leader, http://www.kentucky.com

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