Pain Clinic Owner Extradited from Italy
On June 26, the United States successfully completed the extradition process of Luca Sartini, 60, from Italy, with the United States Marshals Service effectuating the transportation of Sartini from Rome…
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Texas Anesthesiologist Pays to Settle Allegations Arising from Electro-Acupuncture Device Billing
A 54-year-old anesthesiologist from Katy has paid $100,000 to resolve allegations that he falsely billed Medicare for the use of acupuncture devices. From Nov. 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019,…
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Florida Ophthalmic Consultants Agree to Pay $4.8 Million to Resolve Claims of Multi-Dosing Patients
Ophthalmic Consultants, P.A. (Sarasota, FL) and Dr. Robert K. Snyder—collectively, Ophthalmic Consultants—have agreed to pay $4.8 million to resolve allegations of healthcare fraud. Specifically, the government alleged that Ophthalmic Consultants…
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Convictions of FL Doctor on 20 Counts of Healthcare Fraud
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has upheld the convictions of Dr. David M. Pon on 20 counts of healthcare fraud. The Eleventh Circuit also rejected…
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WV Woman Who Faked Death to Avoid Sentencing Will Serve 42 Months in Federal Prison for Healthcare Fraud
Julie M. Wheeler, 43, of Beckley, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for federal healthcare fraud. After serving her prison sentence, she will be placed on supervised release…
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Fort Worth Mansion Burned down When Doctor Tried to Destroy Evidence of Medical Fraud
Melissa Kuper fired up the backyard fireplace on a fall day, but it wasn’t to stay warm, according to prosecutors.
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COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers
US Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin of the Middle District of North Carolina urged the public to be aware regarding fraudulent postings, cards, or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans…
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“Compound King” and Wife Sentenced in $21 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme; Fugitive Sought
A Houston pharmacist and his wife were sentenced for their roles in an approximately $21.8 million Department of Labor (DOL) – Office of Workers Compensation Programs and Federal Employees Compensation…
Read More »Atlanta Hospital System to Pay $16 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations
Piedmont Healthcare, Inc., an Atlanta-based hospital system, has agreed to pay $16 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare and Medicaid for procedures…
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Former Georgia Hospital CEO and Two Doctors Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Prescribing and Obtaining Pain Pills
John Michael “Mike” Gowder, James Heaton, and George David Gowder have been sentenced to federal prison. Both Mike Gowder and Heaton were convicted on October 24, 2019, after a two-week…
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