By Michael DePeau-Wilson and Marie Rosenthal
In Florida, U.S. District Court Judge James S. Moody Jr., dismissed a whistleblower’s lawsuit against Epic Systems Corporation, saying Geraldine Petrowski, of North Carolina, failed to substantiate claims that the medical software company had incorrectly billed for anesthesia services.
“As we previously stated, the plaintiff's assertions represented a fundamental misunderstanding of how claims software works. We are pleased the court