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The court indicated its decision on the motions to dismiss could be aided by additional submissions from both parties.
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Note from the ACDIS Director | Providence Health/J.A. Thomas lawsuit inching closer to resolution | By Brian Murphy Developments continue in a $188.1 million lawsuit against Renton, Washington-based Providence Health & Services, with a judge presiding over the case requesting additional documentation from both parties to determine if the suit will continue or be dismissed. In a story reported here on August 23, Integra Med Analytics LLC filed a lawsuit against the a 34-hospital system and its consultant, J.A. Thomas. Integra Med Analytics demanded a jury trial under the False Claims Act. The lawsuit claimed that the defendants were allegedly upcoding various diagnoses. Notably, the government declined to be a party in the litigation. In a follow-up to the story in November, the defendants responded to the allegations with a formal call for dismissal. On February 13, the court held a hearing on the defendant’s motions to dismiss. The court indicated its decision could be aided by additional submissions from both parties. |
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