Quincy Medical Group is settling with the Central District of Illinois U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act. 

Quincy Medical Group allegedly submitted claims for medically unnecessary cardiac catheterization procedures. The group agrees to pay a half-million dollars to settle the case. 

The settlement comes on the heels of a related settlement in August with Blessing Hospital for approximately $2.82 million. 

The U.S. will receive approximately $459,000 while the state of Illinois will receive nearly $40,000. The states of Iowa and Missouri receive the remainder. 

Acting district attorney Douglas Quivey says that the settlement demonstrates what should occur when alleged fraud is uncovered. 

Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly says that the ISP is dedicated to investigating healthcare fraud and to ensure that tax dollars are used appropriately for the care of patients. 

The settlement absolves Quincy Medical Group of any liability.