Precision Toxicology to Pay $27M to Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Drug Testing and Kickbacks
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that his office has reached a settlement with Precision Toxicology for $27 million to resolve allegations that it billed government health programs for medically…
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Urine Drug Testing Laboratory and Owner Agree to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
LabXperior Corporation and owner Tina Ball have paid $235,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the Federal False Claims Act and North Carolina False Claims Act by knowingly billing North…
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Former CEO of Chicago Hospital Added to Federal Indictment Alleging Corruption and Embezzlement
An ongoing federal investigation into alleged corruption and embezzlement at a Chicago hospital has resulted in a conspiracy charge against the hospital’s former Chief Executive Officer. A 45-count, second superseding…
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San Diego Physician and Medical Practice Pay $3.8M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Dr. Janette J. Gray of San Diego and her former medical practice, The Center for Health & Wellbeing in San Diego, have agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle allegations…
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Georgia Nurse Accused of Breaking Bones of Elderly Patients While Stealing Their Jewelry
A Georgia hospital nurse accused of theft now faces additional charges of elder abuse for stealing jewelry from patients, one of whom suffered a dislocated finger when her ring was…
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Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Defrauding Maryland Medicaid of over $1 Million
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the guilty plea and sentencing of Elia Torres, 44, of Silver Spring, Maryland, on charges of Medicaid Fraud. On September 30, 2024, Ms. Torres…
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California Home Health Agency Settles False Claims Act over PPP Loan
Allstar Health Providers Inc., a California home health agency, and its owner, Maria Chua, have agreed to pay $399,990 to the United States to resolve allegations that they violated the…
Read More »Utah Fraudster Sentenced for Selling 120,000 Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards
The lead defendant in a scheme that manufactured, sold and distributed 120,000 counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination record cards was sentenced on October 10. Nicholas Frank Sciotto, 34, of Salt Lake City,…
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Former Healthcare Manager Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement Scheme
The former office manager of a Middle Georgia chiropractic office was sentenced to serve more than five years in prison after a federal jury found her guilty of committing bank…
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Owner of NJ Counseling Center Sentenced to Prison for Orchestrating Healthcare Fraud Scheme
The owner of a New Jersey counseling center was sentenced to 15 months in prison for her role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving hundreds of false claims. Maria P….
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