FL-AG v. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. allegedly violated the Federal False Claims Act and the Florida False Claims Act by submitting false or fraudulent claims for inpatient behavioral health care to Medicaid and Medicare, according to FL-AG. Acadia allegedly admitted patients who were not eligible for inpatient treatment. Acadia also allegedly failed to discharge patients who no longer needed inpatient care, leading to longer than needed inpatient stays. In addition, the company allegedly provided inadequate staffing and failed to adequately train or supervise staff, resulting in patient harm.

Summary generated from official Florida Attorney General press release