Boston Scientific Corp. Guidant LLC will pay $9.25 for False Claims Allegations– 9/27/11

Boston Scientific Corp. Guidant LLC will play $9.25 million to settle false claims allegations, brought forth by a whistleblower, that the company defrauded the U.S. Government and private hospitals for heart pacemakers and defibrillators.  The whistleblower will receive more than $2.3 million from the settlement.

Read more at: http://www.beckersasc.com/stark-act-and-fraud-abuse-issues/boston-scientifics-guidant-to-pay-925m-to-settle-claims-of-inflated-pacemaker-costs.html