Forba Settles Suits Over Unneeded Child Dental Work
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Forba Holdings LLC, a manager of dental clinics, agreed to pay $24 million to settle lawsuit claims it caused bills to be submitted to Medicaid for unneeded dental services for children, the Justice Department said.
Forba’s 68 clinics in 22 states serve more than 500,000 low-income children a year. The closely held company allegedly caused the filing of reimbursement claims for so-called baby root canals, extractions and other services that were unnecessary or failed to meet professional standards, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Tony West said today in Washington.