STAT+: Electronic health record maker NextGen Healthcare to pay $31 million to resolve fraud claims
The health records company NextGen Healthcare will pay $31 million to resolve allegations that it paid kickbacks to win customers and concealed shortcomings of its software to gain government certification.
The settlement caps a lengthy investigation that cast a harsh light on NextGen’s efforts to gain market share in the sharp-elbowed business of selling electronic health records software.
Based on information from whistleblowers, prosecutors alleged that NextGen violated the anti-kickback statute by giving up to $10,000 in credits to existing customers whose recommendations of the software led to a new sales. The government said the company also gave tickets to sporting events and other entertainment to induce referrals and sales.
