Justice Department Expands Healthcare Fraud Unit in Massachusetts
The Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced the expansion of its Health Care Fraud Unit’s New England Strike Force to the District of Massachusetts. This expansion…
Physician Sentenced to 14 Years for Opioid Distribution and Fraud
A Pennsylvania doctor was sentenced to 168 months in prison for orchestrating conspiracies to commit healthcare fraud, wire fraud, and unlawful distribution of controlled substances…
Tennessee Caregiver Arrested and Charged with Elder Fraud and Identity Theft
A former Nashville caregiver has been arrested following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In…
California Podiatrist and Sales Rep Plead Guilty in Skin Graft False Claims Case
Felipe Ruiz, 51, of Fresno, and Jose Gabriel Aguirre, 52, of Clovis, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, US Attorney Eric Grant…
Florida Operator Accused of Selling Fake Degree to Nurse Implicated in Patient Death
Over the past three years, more than 40 people have been charged with selling about 15,000 fake nursing school diplomas to South Florida students who…
Marketer Sentenced for $11.5M Genetic Testing Fraud and Kickback Scheme
Robert Desselle, 47, was sentenced in Tampa, Florida, to 57 months in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive…
Iowa Nursing Home Director Fired for Allegedly Forging Resident’s Signature
An Iowa nursing home director was fired earlier this year after allegedly admitting she forged a resident’s signature on admission documents.
Worker Suspected of Stealing Mail at Ohio Nursing Facility
The FOX 8 I-Team has found a woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing mail from residents while working at an assisted living facility in…
US Files Suit Against Health Plan for Alleged False Claims to CA’s Medicaid Program
The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act in a lawsuit against Local Initiative Health Authority for Inland Empire Health Plan…
Two Florida Men Charged for $34.8M Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries
An indictment was unsealed charging two Florida men for their roles in a scheme to submit approximately $34.8 million in false and fraudulent claims to…