Kevin S. Murdock, former CEO of Premier Medical, Inc., has consented to a judgment of $27,544,460 for likely liability in a civil action by the United States and the states of Colorado, Georgia, and South Carolina. This follows previous judgments totaling $87 million against other defendants.
The Governments filed a Joint Complaint in Intervention on July 30, 2021, accusing Premier Medical and others of fraud against Medicaid programs in three states. A default judgment was entered on April 25, 2025, against Premier Medical for over $71 million.
The complaint alleged that Premier Medical and its associates paid illegal kickbacks for referrals for cancer genetic testing targeting Medicaid beneficiaries. The scheme involved false advertising and unnecessary tests without valid medical orders.
Robert Alan Richardson and Edward Burch consented to an $8 million judgment each. Michael Conroy resolved allegations with a payment of $15,000 and exclusion from federal health care programs.
Under the False Claims Act, treble damages plus penalties are applicable. The resolution included more than $114 million in judgments covering costs to state Medicaid programs.
U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling stated this as “a significant victory” against healthcare fraud. Special Agent Kelly J. Blackmon emphasized commitment to safeguarding taxpayer-funded health care programs. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr assured continued protection of Georgia’s Medicaid program integrity.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson highlighted the importance of oversight and enforcement against fraud that harms patients and taxpayers alike.
The resolution includes claims under the whistleblower provisions filed by Karen Mathewson against Premier Medical. The coordinated effort involved multiple agencies including U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina.
