Vohra Wound Physicians Management LLC and its owner, Dr. Ameet Vohra, have agreed to pay $45 million to settle federal allegations that they systematically overbilled Medicare by submitting claims for unnecessary surgical procedures and falsified documentation to inflate reimbursements.
The settlement resolves allegations under the False Claims Act accusing Vohra—one of the nation’s largest providers of bedside wound care in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities—of running a nationwide scheme that pressured physicians to perform surgical excisional debridements on patients regardless of clinical need.
Alleged Overbilling Scheme
According to the Justice Department, Vohra programmed its electronic health record platform to automatically bill Medicare for the more costly surgical procedures even when physicians had performed only routine, non-surgical wound care. The complaint further alleges the company’s software generated false medical documentation to support the higher-paying claims.
Federal prosecutors said Vohra’s leadership, including Dr. Vohra and senior management, incentivized physicians to perform profitable procedures as often as possible, regardless of patient necessity.
In its April 2025 lawsuit, the government accused the company of:
- Billing for excisional debridements that were not medically necessary
- Billing for surgical procedures that were not performed
- Submitting evaluation and management claims that were not billable under Medicare rules
- Designing an internal system intended to maximize reimbursement rather than patient care
Federal Officials Condemn Conduct
Federal authorities criticized the alleged manipulation of electronic health records and billing systems.
“Providers that manipulate electronic health records systems to drive inappropriate utilization or billing of Medicare services undermine the integrity of the Medicare program and waste taxpayer dollars,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate.
U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones of the Southern District of Florida stated, “When corporations design systems to inflate profits at taxpayer expense, they are stealing from the American people.”
U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap of the Southern District of Georgia added that inflated claims drive up nationwide healthcare costs.
Officials emphasized that improper billing not only harms taxpayers but also puts vulnerable patients at risk. Deputy Inspector General Christian J. Schrank of HHS-OIG said the settlement “sends a clear message: those who exploit federal healthcare programs for personal gain will face serious consequences.”
Corporate Integrity Agreement
As part of the resolution, Vohra will enter into a five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General. Under the agreement, the company must:
- Implement and maintain a formal compliance program
- Conduct risk assessments
- Retain an independent review organization to audit claims and health IT systems
- Require company leaders to annually certify compliance
The CIA mandates ongoing monitoring of the company’s operations to prevent future misconduct.
Government’s Anti-Fraud Efforts
The settlement was reached through a coordinated investigation involving:
- The Justice Department’s Civil Division, Fraud Section
- U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the Southern Districts of Florida and Georgia
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General
Federal officials noted that the False Claims Act remains one of the government’s strongest tools in combating healthcare fraud. Tips related to fraud or misconduct can be reported to HHS at 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).
The Justice Department emphasized that the allegations resolved by the settlement are claims only, and there has been no determination of liability.
