Mindpath Care Centers Settles $1.9M Medicare False Claims Allegations

Mindpath Care Centers, North Carolina's largest behavioral health provider, has agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle allegations of false Medicare claims related to psychotherapy services from 2018 to 2020. The U.S. Attorney's office highlighted that Mindpath submitted claims without proper documentation of distinct psychotherapy treatments and ignored repeated internal warnings regarding billing practices. This settlement underscores ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of Medicare and protect public funds from fraudulent claims.