{"id":2044797,"date":"2023-09-26T07:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T11:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-biotech-company-settles-false-claims-allegation-with-california-attorney-general\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T07:42:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T11:42:18","slug":"san-diego-biotech-company-settles-false-claims-allegation-with-california-attorney-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-biotech-company-settles-false-claims-allegation-with-california-attorney-general\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego biotech firm resolves false claims accusation with CA Attorney General."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsan-diego-biotech-company-settles-false-claims-allegation-with-california-attorney-general%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044797&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>San \u2063Diego Biotech Company to\u200b Pay $200,000 for Misleading Claims on Genetic Testing Costs<\/h2>\n<p>A San Diego-based biotechnology company has reached a settlement with the California\u2064 Attorney General&#8217;s Office, agreeing to pay $200,000 and address misleading claims made to healthcare providers and patients regarding \u2062the cost of its genetic testing services.\u200b The announcement was made by California Attorney General Rob Bonta&#8217;s office \u2063on September 25.<\/p>\n<p>The company, formerly known as Progenity Inc. and now called Biora Therapeutics Inc., will pay \u200d$200,000 in penalties \u200band eliminate all outstanding debts for California consumers\u2064 who utilized their genetic testing services, as part of the settlement. Biora Therapeutics\u2062 offered tests\u2062 to identify\u2063 elevated risks of diseases that could be\u200c inherited from parents.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mr. Bonta&#8217;s office, the company violated California&#8217;s Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law by promoting and marketing its testing services with false and misleading information \u200dabout the costs involved.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/20-schools-in-southern-california-cities-receive-national-blue-ribbon-award-5497406?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>20 Schools in Southern California Cities Receive National Blue Ribbon Award<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/23\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/sandag-board-removes-controversial-mileage-tax-from-2025-regional-plan-5496977?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>SANDAG Board \u200dRemoves Controversial\u2062 &#8216;Mileage Tax&#8217; From 2025 Regional Plan<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/22\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The settlement, approved by the Sacramento County Superior Court, includes provisions for Biora to notify all \u2062Californians whose debts have been waived. This applies to 465 consumers who collectively owed over \u200c$575,000, including interest and late fees. Additionally, the company is now prohibited from accepting further\u2063 payments from California residents who have already paid for its \u200cservices. Biora is also forbidden from sharing consumer \u2063information\u2064 with\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-consumer-watchdog-plans-to-regulate-buy-now-pay-later-companies\/\" title=\"U.S. consumer watchdog plans to regulate \u2018buy-now, pay-later\u2019 companies\">credit reporting agencies<\/a> or collection\u2064 services.<\/p>\n<p>California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the importance of companies ensuring\u2062 the accuracy of \u200dclaims about their product costs. He stated, &#8220;Today&#8217;s settlement holds Biora to account \u2062for\u2063 its deceptive advertising and shields its customers from\u2063 financial harm.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Following\u2064 the settlement, Biora Therapeutics has closed its genetics \u200blab\u2064 and shifted its\u2064 focus to drug research\u200d and development.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u2062the \u2062settlement with Biora Therapeutics Inc.\u2063 reinforce the\u2062 importance of transparency and honesty in the healthcare industry, \u200cas emphasized by California Attorney General Rob Bonta<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ed its genetic \u200dtesting services between \u200cJanuary 1, 2018, and August 31, 2021. The settlement also requires Biora Therapeutics \u200bInc. to establish a restitution program\u2062 to provide refunds to affected consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation by the California Attorney General&#8217;s Office found that Progenity Inc., now Biora Therapeutics Inc., had engaged in\u2062 misleading\u200b advertising\u2064 practices that led healthcare providers and patients to believe \u2063they would not \u200dbe responsible\u2064 for any out-of-pocket costs\u200b for the genetic \u200dtesting services. However, after receiving the services, consumers \u200dwere billed\u2063 for amounts that were not covered by\u200b their\u200c insurance or other payment arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>California\u200c Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed concern over \u200csuch deceptive practices\u2062 that impact both healthcare providers and patients, stating,\u200c &#8220;Misleading claims about \u2063medical costs undermine\u200c trust and can\u200d add financial stress to patients already burdened with medical \u2064bills.&#8221; Bonta emphasized\u2062 the importance of transparency and honesty in the healthcare industry,\u2062 highlighting\u2063 that healthcare\u200d decisions should be based on accurate \u2064information.<\/p>\n<p>Under the terms of the settlement, Biora Therapeutics Inc. is required to clearly disclose all costs associated with its \u2064genetic testing \u200bservices to healthcare providers\u2063 and patients. The company\u2064 must also provide accurate\u2063 information\u2064 about insurance coverage \u200dand potential out-of-pocket expenses.\u2064 Additionally,\u200c Biora Therapeutics Inc. \u2063is \u2063prohibited from engaging in any further misleading or deceptive advertising \u2062practices.<\/p>\n<p>The settlement serves\u2063 as a reminder to biotech companies and healthcare providers about the importance of\u2063 ethical \u200badvertising practices and\u200d disclosure of costs. It highlights the need for transparency in the healthcare industry to protect \u2062consumers from misleading\u200d claims and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-has-a-massive-dei-bureaucracy-at-public-universities-report\/\" title=\"Report: Virginia's public universities have a large DEI bureaucracy.\">undue financial burden<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c California Attorney General&#8217;s Office \u2063has \u2064been actively pursuing cases against companies \u200bthat engage in \u2063deceptive advertising practices in\u2063 the healthcare sector. This latest settlement with Biora Therapeutics Inc. reinforces the commitment \u2064of the Attorney General&#8217;s Office to safeguard consumers\u2064 from misleading claims and ensure compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nhs-director-calls-out-gwyneth-paltrow-for-covid-19-recovery-advice\/\" title=\"NHS Director Calls Out Gwyneth Paltrow For COVID-19 Recovery Advice\">consumer protection laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 consumers, it is crucial to\u2062 remain vigilant\u200c and informed regarding the\u200c costs and potential financial implications of\u2063 medical services. It is recommended to\u2064 seek\u200c clarification\u200b from\u200c healthcare providers and carefully review documentation before undergoing any medical \u200dprocedures or tests.<\/p>\n<p>The settlement reached with \u2063Biora Therapeutics Inc. marks a milestone in holding biotech companies accountable for their advertising \u2063practices. It\u200c sends a message that\u2063 misleading claims and deceptive practices will not be\u2064 tolerated,\u200b and\u2064 companies will be held\u200b responsible for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is \u2063hoped that this settlement will \u2063serve as a deterrent to\u200c other companies in the biotech industry\u200c and\u200c encourage them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-biotech-company-settles-false-claims-allegation-with-california-attorney-general\/\" title=\"San Diego biotech firm resolves false claims accusation with CA Attorney General.\">adopt ethical advertising practices<\/a>. The protection of consumers and the preservation of trust\u2064 in the healthcare industry must remain a priority for all\u200b stakeholders involved. Through increased transparency, accurate information, and \u200ccompliance with\u2064 consumer protection laws, we can strive for \u200ba healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being\u2063 of patients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN DIEGO\u2014Biora Therapeutics Inc., formerly based in San Diego, will pay $200,000 to settle allegations of misleading claims about the cost of its genetic testing services. 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