Quest Diagnostics pays $13M to settle kickback allegations involving NY Giants tickets

Quest Diagnostics Inc. paid $13,014,576 plus interest to settle federal allegations of illegal kickbacks involving free New York Giants tickets and VIP events to induce patient referrals. The company violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid programs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Quest also entered a five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement with HHS-OIG. Whistleblowers will receive nearly $2.5 million.

Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics warn of revenue impacts from upcoming Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement cuts starting in 2027. Labcorp expects a $125 million hit, while Quest estimates a 1% revenue reduction in 2026. Both companies advocate for the passage of the RESULTS Act to reform the payment rate-setting process, citing concerns over patient access and lab viability.

Quest Diagnostics disclosed a data breach in its Quanum Lab Services Manager system, exposing patient records, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The breach was contained, but the exact number of affected individuals is still under investigation. Quest will notify impacted patients and offer identity theft monitoring services. The company serves 1 in 3 American adults annually.

Quest Diagnostics reported unauthorized access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager system, exposing patient records. The breach was discovered on Oct. 21, 2026, and disclosed the next day. The company is investigating with outside experts and has notified law enforcement. No disruption to customer operations was reported, and no threat group has claimed responsibility. Quest has temporarily paused access to affected systems and recommended alternative methods for orders and results.

Quest Diagnostics confirmed a security breach exposing patient records via its Quanum Lab Services Manager system. The breach, discovered on October 21, impacted protected health information and personal data. The company has taken steps to contain the breach, but the full extent of the damage is still under investigation. This incident is part of a broader surge in global cyberattacks, including a critical flaw in the PHP programming language.

Quest Diagnostics reported Q3 2026 revenue of $3.1B, up 10% YoY, with diluted EPS rising to $2.78. Operating income increased to $479M. Year-to-date revenue reached $9.035B, with net income attributable to Quest at $884M. The company maintained strong cash flow and returned capital through buybacks and dividends, but noted rising operating costs and debt.