A Connecticut home health company and its owner and CEO have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal government in which they will pay $28,246 to resolve allegations that they improperly employed an individual who was excluded from all federal healthcare programs. The Waterford-based home healthcare organization provides skilled nursing services, medical social worker services, and rehabilitative therapies. In 2012, Todd Roberts, a physical therapist, pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing a federal audit and, pursuant to a related civil settlement agreement, agreed to pay $328,828. In addition, Roberts entered into a six-year Integrity Agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services designed to ensure future compliance with the requirements of the Medicare program. Roberts later defaulted on his obligations under the Integrity Agreement and was excluded from all federal healthcare programs in 2015. In November 2018, the home healthcare company hired Roberts for a management position. Roberts served in that position until March 2019. To resolve their liability for hiring and employing Roberts while he was excluded from all federal healthcare programs, the home healthcare company will pay $28,246.
