Companies To Pay $17M For Erectile Dysfunction Services Scam
BOSTON (CBS/AP) — Two Florida companies have been ordered to pay $17 million total for deceptively marketing and billing for medications and services related to the treatment of erectile dysfunction at an unlicensed medical clinic in Framingham.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the judgment on Monday. It orders restitution to consumers and preventive measures to ensure future compliance with the law.
It also permanently prohibits Florida Men's Medical Clinic, LLC and Men's Medical Clinic, LLC from operating unlicensed medical clinics in Massachusetts.
"Medical providers cannot mislead Massachusetts consumers about their services and medications," Healey said in a statement. "Our office will continue to pursue those who prey on vulnerable patients who are simply seeking medical care."
Prosecutors say the companies used deceptive advertising to market the erectile dysfunction services and treatments sold at their Framingham facility.
The facility at 463 Worcester Road opened in May 2012, and was referred to as Massachusetts Men's Medical Clinic, Massachusetts Men's Medical and Men's Medical Clinic.
Advertisements for the clinic were widespread on TV, in newspapers and on the radio. Prosecutors say more than 4,000 patients went to the facility for care.
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