Security News in Brief: Ocala Neurologist Agrees To Pay $800,000 To Resolve Allegations Of Prescribing Medically Unnecessary And Unreasonable Drugs

Source: United States Department of Justice News

Orlando, FL – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces that Florida Neurological Center, LLC and its owner, Dr. Lance Kim (61, Ocala), have agreed to pay $800,000 to resolve allegations that Dr. Kim prescribed medically unnecessary and unreasonable prescription drugs, specifically, Acthar Gel®, which cost the Medicare program approximately $35,000 each time Dr. Kim prescribed a five-day supply.