AG Campbell Secures $1.4 Million for MassHealth Over Kickback Allegations Against National Pharmaceutical Company
BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has today announced that the Massachusetts Medicaid program, MassHealth, received $1.4 million as part of a $47 million national settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer QOL Medical, LLC (“QOL”) and its CEO, Frederick E. Cooper. The settlement resolves allegations that the company made unlawful payments to a clinical laboratory to induce the purchase of its enzyme replacement therapy, Sucraid, in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act.
Action Details
- Date:February 3, 2025
- Agency:State of Massachusetts
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies