Guardant Health, based in Palo Alto, has agreed to a settlement exceeding $900,000 to resolve allegations of violating the Stark Law and False Claims Act. The accusations involve improper financial relationships with physicians and the submission of false claims to Medicare. This settlement underscores the importance of compliance with federal regulations governing financial interactions and billing practices in the healthcare industry.
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