# DOJ Settles Medicare Fraud Case in Georgia

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with Crown Medical Solutions LLC and its owners to pay **$825,000** for submitting false claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment. This resolution, finalized on September 21, 2026, underscores DOJ's enforcement of the False Claims Act to protect federal healthcare programs from fraudulent billing practices. Procurement professionals and contractors in the healthcare supply sector should note the DOJ's continued vigilance against fraud and the financial and reputational risks associated with non-compliance.

- The settlement involves Crown Medical Solutions LLC, a supplier of durable medical equipment, and highlights risks in Medicare billing compliance.
- Federal healthcare contractors must ensure strict adherence to billing regulations to avoid False Claims Act violations and potential financial penalties.
- This case signals ongoing DOJ enforcement activity, emphasizing the importance of robust internal controls and compliance programs for healthcare suppliers.
- Organizations engaged in Medicare-related procurements should evaluate their compliance frameworks to mitigate exposure to similar enforcement actions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Justice Civil Division
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (USAO - Georgia, Northern)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Vendors
- Crown Medical Solutions LLC (supplier of durable medical equipment)

### Key Quotes
> The Department of Justice is committed to fighting healthcare fraud and holding accountable those who exploit federal healthcare programs for personal profit.
> — Brett A. Shumate, Assistant Attorney General

### Sources
- [ Office of Public Affairs |  Crown Medical Solutions and Its Owners to Pay $825,000 For Fraudulent Billing Scheme | United States Department of Justice](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/crown-medical-solutions-and-its-owners-pay-825000-fraudulent-billing-scheme) - DOJ