# Maryland Pharmacy Settles Medicare Billing Allegations

Remedi SeniorCare Holding Corporation, a Maryland-based long term care pharmacy, agreed to pay over $5.3 million to settle allegations of billing Medicare and Medicaid for prescription drugs dispensed without valid prescriptions from 2015 to 2021. This settlement, involving federal and state enforcement agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division and the HHS Office of Inspector General, highlights the government's continued focus on enforcing the False Claims Act to protect federal healthcare programs and ensure patient safety.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should be aware of increased scrutiny on healthcare providers' billing practices, especially regarding compliance with prescription validity requirements.
- This case underscores the importance of rigorous compliance and documentation controls for contractors serving Medicare and Medicaid populations.
- Organizations involved in healthcare procurement may face heightened due diligence and risk assessments related to billing integrity.
- Contractors should evaluate their internal controls and training programs to mitigate risks of False Claims Act violations and potential financial penalties.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division (DOJ Civil Division)
- U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio (USAO Southern District of Ohio)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)
- State of Ohio Attorney General's Office

### Vendors
- Remedi SeniorCare Holding Corporation (settling party)

### Key Quotes
> Billing Medicare and Medicaid for drugs dispensed without valid prescriptions puts residents of assisted living facilities at risk and undermines essential safeguards designed to protect patient health and federal health care programs.
> — Miranda L. Bennett, Acting Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, HHS-OIG

> When pharmacies dispense drugs without valid prescriptions, they undermine both patient safety and the integrity of vital federal healthcare programs.
> — Brett A. Shumate, Assistant Attorney General

> Billing Medicare and Medicaid for prescription drugs without a valid prescription is unlawful and can present serious risks.
> — Dominick S. Gerace II, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio

### Sources
- [ Office of Public Affairs |  Maryland Long Term Care Pharmacy Pays $5.3M to Settle Allegations of Billing for Drugs Without Valid Prescriptions | United States Department of Justice](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/maryland-long-term-care-pharmacy-pays-53m-settle-allegations-billing-drugs-without-valid) - DOJ