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Orange County grand jury indicts 10 in Medicare fraud 01 Apr 2005 ...weeks, authorities said. Those indicted include two doctors. All 10 are charged with 35 counts of health care fraud. Phu Luong, 50 ... San Jose Mercury News 7 charged in Medicare billing fraud 01 Apr 2005 The indictment alleges 35 counts of health-care fraud against each defendant and five counts of money laundering against Luong. ... OCRegister (subscription), 2 women are charged with stealing Medicaid funds 01 Apr 2005 ...bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, embezzling public money, theft or embezzlement in connection with health care, health-care fraud and money ... Staten Island Advance, Editorial: Health care and fraud Mar 24, 2005 A factor that deserves further exploration is health care fraud. We can't say how much money is lost to health care fraud every ... Bellingham CountryGazette, Probation in health care fraud case Mar 18, 2005 ...-- A federal judge has given probation to a Norwich ambulance company that admitted to health care fraud and previously paid a $1.6 million penalty. ... Newsday, Probation for health care fraud Mar 18, 2005 ...(New Haven-AP, Mar. 18, 2005 7:10 AM) _ A federal judge has given probation to a Norwich ambulance company accused of health care fraud. ... WTNH, Taking a scalpel to heath-care scams Mar 25, 2005 Health-care fraud is a big deal, Brennan said, citing a federal government estimate that 3 to 5 percent of the nation's $1.7 trillion health-care tab is lost ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Health care fraud inquiries lead to charges Mar 2, 2005 Toenail treatment and wheelchairs are among the medical billings scrutinized by a joint federal-state health care fraud investigation that has led to multiple ... OregonLive.com, State, feds announce charges in health care fraud cases Mar 1, 2005 By JOSEPH B. FRAZIER. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State and federal prosecutors announced health care fraud charges Tuesday against five Oregon defendants, ranging ... OregonLive.com, State, feds announce charges in health care fraud cases Mar 1, 2005 State and federal prosecutors announced health care fraud charges Tuesday against five Oregon defendants, ranging from a large medical business to a small-town ... kgw.com (subscription), Crossville doctor reindicted on health care fraud charges Mar 2, 2005 A federal judge had dismissed health care fraud charges against oncologist Doctor Young Moon last year, ruling that the July 2004 indictment didn't clearly ... WVLT, Doctor who exposed fraud will get $56 million Mar 26, 2005 ...over two decades. The $350.5 million is the sixth-largest recovery by the US government in a health care fraud case. Under federal ... Kansas City Star, Miami Doctors Convicted Of Fraud Mar 25, 2005 MIAMI -- Two Miami doctors and three others were convicted Thursday of health care fraud as part of a $5 million Medicare and car insurance scam. Drs. ... Click10.com, Health care and medical fraud Mar 25, 2005 Another factor that deserves further exploration is health-care fraud. We can't say how much money is lost to health care fraud ... Allston-Brighton TAB, California Schemin' Mar 30, 2005 ...as an important step toward reform. "This [lawsuit] is a significant milestone in the fight against health-care fraud," he says. Phoenix New Times, Doctor who exposed fraud will get $56 million Mar 25, 2005 ...did.". The $350.5 million is the sixth-largest recovery by the US government in a health care fraud case and the largest here. Martin ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Medicare to crack down on fraud and scams with new enforcement ... Mar 8, 2005 Federal officials in Los Angeles have created a new prosecutorial unit that will focus on health care fraud, particularly Medicare-related fraud, augmenting ... News Target, Attorney news - W. Neil Eggleston to Join Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Mar 28, 2005 ...and related crimes, government procurement fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, False Claims Act violations, health care fraud, customs fraud, tax ... Lawfuel (press release), US Attorney - Twelve defendants convicted of $17 million Health ... Mar 3, 2005 Medicare. Smith and Gonzalez were convicted of one (1) count of conspiring together and with others to commit health care fraud. ... Lawfuel (press release), Texas Goes After Big Pharma Mar 4, 2005 Killers: The Team and the Law That Help Whistle-blowers Recover America’s Stolen Billions, author Henry Scammell points out that health care fraud has been ... The Texas Observer, Medical Device Manufacturer Charged With Conspiring to Disseminate ... Mar 30, 2005 It is being prosecuted by Assistant US Attorney Mary Elizabeth Carmody in Sullivan’s Health Care Fraud Unit and Trial Attorneys Sondra L. Mills and Suzette A ... mysan.de (Pressemitteilung), Former police officer and his wife face additional charges Mar 25, 2005 Each of the Larrys was indicted in December on 17 counts of health-care fraud, 10 counts of mail fraud and one count each of witness tampering and conspiracy. ... Shreveport Times, Brookline dermatologist indicted for $5.4M Medicare fraud Mar 16, 2005 ...that Abdul Razzaque Ahmed, 56, of 260 Fisher Ave., Brookline, has been charged with six counts of mail fraud, 14 counts of health care fraud, two counts of ... Boston Business Journal, Norwich Ambulance Service On Probation For Fraud Mar 18, 2005 ...-- A federal judge has given probation to a Norwich, Conn., ambulance company that admitted to health care fraud and previously paid a $1.6 million penalty. ... NBC30.com, Medical records falsified in scam Mar 25, 2005 MIAMI -- Five people, including two doctors, were convicted Thursday of health-care fraud as part of a $5 million Medicare and car insurance scam. ... Orlando Sentinel (subscription), Las Vegas podiatrist convicted in Medicare fraud case Mar 24, 2005 A Las Vegas podiatrist has been found guilty of 67 counts of health care fraud for billing Medicare for surgeries he never performed. ... KRNV, Son admits role in fraud that put dad in prison Mar 24, 2005 ...weeks earlier. Francisco Giron Flores III, 34, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health-care fraud. Thirty other ... San Antonio Express (subscription), Former Shreveport Policeman Faces Additional Charges Mar 24, 2005 The charges from the orginal 29 count indictment charging one count of conspiracy, ten counts of mail fraud, seventeen counts of health care fraud and one ... KTAL-TV, From the March 25, 2005 print edition Mar 27, 2005 The Alabama chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners will present “Health Care Fraud: The Insurance Perspective,� with Trey Millican III of ... Birmingham Business Journal, Health Insurers Allege 'Rent-a-Patient' Fraud Mar 11, 2005 Health-care fraud costs US consumers $85 billion a year, or about 5 percent of US health-care spending, according to the 40-company trade group Blue Cross and ... Washington Post Criminal law - US Attorney reports sisters indicted in Medicare ... Mar 10, 2005 11 March 2005 - LAWFUEL - The Law News Network - Two San Gabriel Valley women have been indicted on federal health care fraud charges for allegedly selling ... Lawfuel (press release), Brookline Dermatologist Indicted for Defrauding Medicare of Over ... Mar 16, 2005 BOSTON, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In a federal Indictment unsealed today, a Brookline doctor has been charged with mail fraud, health care fraud, obstruction of ... mysan.de (Pressemitteilung), Dental Prof Faces Criminal Charges Mar 21, 2005 ...professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) was charged on Thursday with six counts of mail fraud, 14 counts of health care fraud, two counts of ... Harvard Crimson, Protecting Whistleblowers: The New York City False Claims Act Mar 3, 2005 ...the Federal False Claims Act. In 2003, $1.7 out of $2.1 billion recovered was related to health care fraud. More than half of all ... Gotham Gazette, Health care plans file lawsuit alleging fraudulent claims Mar 11, 2005 In general, health care fraud costs consumers $85 billion a year, or about 5 percent of health care spending, according to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), Brookline doc accused in $5.4M Medicare fraud Mar 16, 2005 The indictment charges 14 counts of health care fraud, obstruction of justice and money laundering, and seeks forfeiture of Ahmed's 260 Fisher Ave. ... Boston Herald Woman gets five years in Medicare fraud case Mar 8, 2005 Craig Lodge pleaded guilty last year to health-care fraud, wire fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, money laundering and the fraudulent purchase of drugs ... The Tennessean, Businessman sentenced in fraud case Mar 5, 2005 2 to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, and was held responsible for $1.3 million in hundreds of fraudulent billings submitted over five years from two ... San Antonio Express (subscription), Doctor Charged with Fraud, Conspiracy Mar 17, 2005 Sokoloff was arrested and charged with eight counts of health care fraud and 26 counts each of delivery of schedule two narcotic and second-degree conspiracy. ... WPVI, Man sentenced to 18 months for Medicaid fraud Mar 20, 2005 Cedric Deadmon, 37, pleaded guilty in December to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and one count of money laundering. ... Jackson Sun, Sentencings in fraud case postponed Mar 22, 2005 Moten pleaded guilty on May 12 to one count of obstruction of health care fraud investigation and forfeiture of $2.3 million in proceeds from a scheme to ... Topeka Capital Journal (subscription), Franklin woman pleads guilty to insurance fraud, staging wrecks Mar 16, 2005 ...from insurance companies. Shakeyta R. Wood, 23, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. She admitted that she ... Virginian Pilot, Doc charged with drug, fraud offenses Mar 24, 2005 City physician yesterday was charged in federal court with trafficking in thousands of Percocet and OxyContin pills, and with a $104,000 health-care fraud. ... Philadelphia Daily News, McMillen Brings Big Names To New Venture Mar 27, 2005 After a $6 million IPO in 1997, the company was briefly (and inconclusively) tangled in a federal health care fraud investigation in 1997 and 1998. ... Washington Post HealthEssentials files for bankruptcy Mar 4, 2005 ...were looking for evidence of conspiracy, false statements relating to health-care matters, wire fraud, bank fraud and a scheme to commit health-care fraud. ... Louisville Courier-Journal, `Explanation of Benefits' needed Mar 6, 2005 ...and at what cost. It also includes the following statement: "Help prevent health care fraud ... check invoices and explanations ... Sun-Sentinel.com, The Dark Side of Whistleblowing Mar 4, 2005 ...lobby. "It's a tremendous return on investment," says US Attorney Sullivan, who has 13 people working on health care fraud cases. ... Forbes Charges refiled in medical billing case Mar 3, 2005 A federal judge dismissed health-care fraud charges against oncologist Dr. Young Moon last year, ruling that the July 2004 indictment did not clearly state ... The Tennessean, Left and Right Unite to Challenge Patriot Act Provisions Mar 23, 2005 ...to see it expanded to include administrative subpoena power in terrorism cases, something the FBI has in organized crime and health- care fraud investigations. ... Guerrilla News Network Systems Unlimited seeks damages Mar 22, 2005 Adair pleaded not guilty in December to one count of federal health care fraud. ... Adair faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted of health care fraud. Iowa City Press Citizen, Wrong Prescription Mar 23, 2005 Assistant US Attorney James Sheehan in Philadelphia has made a career of prosecuting medical payola and health care fraud cases, though he was not involved in ... SF Weekly, FBI Cites Massive Medical Fraud Investigation Mar 11, 2005 ...discounted cosmetic surgeries instead of cash as payment, says Daniel M. Martino, acting chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s health care fraud unit ... FOX News Clinics Accused of Billing Fraud Mar 11, 2005 The Orange County district attorney, Tony Rackauckas, said, "Health care fraud victimizes each of us because it raises everyone's health insurance rates.". ... New York Times Oklahoman Sentenced for Fraud Mar 15, 2005 ...being charged Oct. 5, 2004, with one count each of health care fraud and causing a criminal act. He pled guilty Nov. 30, 2004, in ... Insurance Journal FBI Cites Massive Medical Fraud Investigation Mar 11, 2005 ...discounted cosmetic surgeries instead of cash as payment, says Daniel M. Martino, acting chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's health care fraud unit. ... WebMD State briefs: March 4 Mar 3, 2005 Crossville doctor indicted again on health-care fraud NASHVILLE - A Crossville doctor accused of billing the state and federal government for more chemotherapy ... Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), Around Delaware Mar 17, 2005 Dr. Keith Sokoloff, whose practice is at the Kelway office complex on Main Street, was charged with eight counts of health care fraud, 26 counts of delivery of ... The News Journal, Man sent to prison for defrauding Medicaid Mar 21, 2005 Thirty-seven-year-old Cedric Deadmon pleaded guilty in December to a count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and one of money laundering. ... WVLT, Defending lawyer in Enron, Martha Stewart cases to give Korn ... Mar 24, 2005 He has served on the Attorney General's Advisory Committee-Subcommittee on Health Care Fraud and is currently a member of the SDNY Criminal Justice Act panel ... Cornell University News Service (press release), Mental-health companies respond to investigation Mar 10, 2005 Investigation of health-care fraud claims involving two mental-health companies in Jackson is thought to stem from complaints made in 2002 by former employees. ... The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, Office ensures integrity of vital programs Feb 26, 2005 In the area of health-care fraud, these investigations led to three arrests, 13 indictments and 11 convictions, with monetary recoveries totaling almost $5 ... The Free Lance-Star, The chaos of the distracted mind Mar 17, 2005 In a public letter to then-Attorney General Janet Reno, pediatric neurologist Fred A. Baughman wrote: "The single, biggest health-care fraud in US history is ... Palm Beach Post, Lynch urges delay of HHS plan Mar 17, 2005 Ahmed, 56, owner of The Center for Blistering Diseases in Boston, faces charges including two counts of money laundering and 14 counts of health care fraud. ... Nashua Telegraph, Mobile-unit dentist admits guilt Mar 2, 2005 A Warsaw dentist who operated a mobile unit with his wife has pleaded guilty to using the operation for health care fraud and illegal financial dealings. ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, PUBLIC SAFETY Man held after allegedly pointing gun at neighbor Mar 16, 2005 Atim Okorn, a 49-year-old Chino Hills resident who owns Pacific Care Medical Supply, pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of health care fraud. ... Long Beach Press-Telegram, Organization sues former employee for stealing Mar 22, 2005 She pleaded not guilty in December to one count of federal health care fraud. She was charged with issuing checks for personal use between 1994 and April 2003. ... WQAD, Dateline Iowa Mar 24, 2005 The Systems Unlimited Inc. lawsuit targets former financial manager Monica J. Adair of Solon. She pleaded not guilty of federal health care fraud in December. ... DesMoinesRegister.com, State briefs for March 8 Mar 7, 2005 US District Court Judge J. Ronnie Greer ordered Mailee Renae Lodge imprisoned on convictions of health-care fraud, credit-card fraud, money laundering and ... Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), $1 billion in bogus claims linked to insurance scam Mar 12, 2005 They did not need the procedures." The Orange County district attorney, Tony Rackauckas, said that health care fraud "victimizes each of us because it raises ... Fort Worth Star Telegram, Former football superstar Ricky Williams credits Ayurveda with ... Mar 8, 2005 The National Council Against Health Care Fraud, a group that consistently demands more scientific proof with regard to alternative treatments, has warned that ... News Target, Petro's office collects surplus Mar 4, 2005 Collections enforcement revenue exceeds monthly expectations, while the health-care fraud, antitrust, consumer fraud and environmental sections also bring in ... Akron Beacon Journal, Teacher facing sex counts to return March 18 Mar 11, 2005 Yadira Upegui is a fugitive, according to the government. Both face a conspiracy count in addition to a charge of health care fraud. ... San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Anti-terror Efforts Play Big Role in US Justice Dept. Budget ... Mar 2, 2005 Immigration and Customs Enforcement cases; $5 million and 58 positions in US Attorney and Civil Division resources for Health Care Fraud investigations and ... All American Patriots (press release), Oregon news briefs Mar 2, 2005 PORTLAND (AP) — State and federal prosecutors announced health care fraud charges Tuesday against five Oregon defendants, ranging from a large medical ... EastOregonian.info (subscription), Business Watch Mar 16, 2005 ...against self-incrimination. Bankrupt HealthEssentials is undergoing a federal investigation of possible health-care fraud. Golden said ... Louisville Courier-Journal, AG office raids Segue Mar 9, 2005 Allison Pierce, spokeswoman for Attorney General Mike Cox, said the agencies are being investigated by the health-care fraud division. ... The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, Nova Scotia Mar 12, 2005 ...has a dream. The Rhode Island lawyer, who spends her days investigating health-care fraud, wants to be a barkeep. By BRIAN HAYES ... Halifax Herald (subscription), Zavislak's 'right-hand man' Mar 2, 2005 ...city detectives. Blumer currently is first assistant in the state's Health Care Fraud Division and lectures nationwide. Next week ... The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, HealthEssentials founder seeks to limit testimony Mar 9, 2005 The Louisville company filed for bankruptcy last week amid a federal investigation of possible health-care fraud. No charges have been filed. ... Louisville Courier-Journal, Taking stock at Aegis Mar 3, 2005 ESOP adviser firm. It can also reduce employees taking advantage of the company, such as health-care fraud, he said. "You're not ... Watertown TAB & Press, CRIME & JUSTICE Feb 26, 2005 Janati, 58, and his wife, Forouzandeh Janati, 57, were convicted last year in US District Court in Alexandria of 61 counts of health care fraud and one count ... Washington Post State agencies' records seized Feb 26, 2005 ...ruled there was insufficient evidence to support the conspiracy charge against Siegelman, and prosecutors dropped the remaining charge of health-care fraud. Montgomery Advertiser, Archived links. These articles may no longer be available. To access these articles you will need to contact the listed source publication (i.e. LA Times, CNN, etc).
SA woman sentenced to federal prison for health care fraud Dec 19, 2003 Pamela Beasley White -- the owner and operator of Multi Family Services -- was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison Friday for committing health care fraud ... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX) Health Care Fraud Dec 22, 2003 ...care scheme. Forty-six-year-old Pamela Beasley White in October pleaded guilty to health care fraud and money laundering. A judge ... (WOAI, TX) Troops are No. 1 Dec 30, 2003 ...sentenced Nov. 12 to 20 years in prison on charges of health-care fraud and possession with intent to sell oxycodone. The judge ... (Palatka Daily News, FL) Medi-Cal Cheated Out of Millions Over Stockings Dec 21, 2003 Most billings came from Los Angeles County, considered by law enforcement investigators to be the state's capital of health-care fraud. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA) State tries to put squeeze on medical stocking fraud Dec 23, 2003 1996. Most billings came from Los Angeles County, considered by investigators to be the state's capital of health-care fraud. "It ... (Tri-Valley Herald, CA) Woman gets prison for Medicaid fraud Dec 20, 2003 Bisig pleaded guilty in September to charges of mail and health-care fraud and paying kickbacks to nurses for referrals to her pharmacy-supply company. ... (Louisville Courier Journal, KY) Guilty plea in embezzle case Dec 19, 2003 According to court documents, Tyler, 30, is accused of creating a health care fraud scheme while she worked for Dr. Ramon Cheleuitte of Augusta Internal ... (Central Maine Daily Sentinel, ME) Woman sentenced to more than four years for Medicaid fraud Dec 20, 2003 In September, Bisig, 50, pleaded guilty to charges of mail and health-care fraud and paying kickbacks to nurses for referrals to her pharmacy-supply company. ... (WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY) Doctor acquitted in health fraud scam Dec 15, 2003 ...he said. The jury convicted Dr. Clemis Laraine Jackson of conspiracy but acquitted him on health care fraud charges. "He was found ... (Houston Chronicle, TX) Corporate Crime Reporter Dec 5, 2003 Sparrow estimates that health care fraud costs, while undetermined, could be as high as 30 to 40 percent of all health care expenditures -- hundreds of ... (Corporate Crime Reporter, United States) Medicaid fraud nets SA woman 7 years Dec 19, 2003 Judge Sam Sparks also ordered Pamela Beasley White to pay $288,672.36 in restitution after her guilty plea in October to money laundering and health care fraud ... (San Antonio Express, TX) Ex-doctor sentenced in fraud Dec 19, 2003 Victor Souaid had earlier pleaded guilty to an indictment that charged him with 59 counts of health care fraud and unlawful distribution of prescription drugs. ... (South Florida Business Journal, FL) Medicare Bill Includes Tiny Projects Dec 7, 2003 ...includes information about a conviction for a relevant crime, a finding of patient or resident abuse or a felony conviction related to health care fraud or a ... (ABC News) SoCal man's Medicare fraud plea delayed Dec 18, 2003 Each is charged with nine counts of health care fraud, according to prosecutors, while Bohee faces an additional four counts of taking kickbacks and three ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC) Medicare fraud suspect pleads guilty Dec 19, 2003 Pekerman was deported from Brooklyn in the early 1990s after being convicted of a low-level health care fraud charge in New York City. ... (Albany Times Union, NY) 13 indicted in drug ring in Southwest Baltimore Dec 17, 2003 Seven also are charged with health care fraud and five were charged with identity theft for using US Drug Enforcement Administration license numbers issued to ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Problems linger in help for disabled Dec 22, 2003 In September, investigators for the State Health Care Fraud Control Unit expressed concern that Georgia might be overpaying millions of dollars in Medicaid ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA) 13 Indicted in Md. Prescription Drug Ring Dec 16, 2003 Baltimore. Authorities shut that that business down in November. Seven of the defendants are also charged with health care fraud. The ... (Newsday) 3 Plead Not Guilty in Medicare Fraud Dec 16, 2003 Angeles was also named. Each is charged with nine counts of health-care fraud, according to prosecutors. Bohee faces an additional ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA) Two charged in $650K fraud case Dec 17, 2003 The men were indicted on 12 counts of conspiracy, money laundering and health care fraud. Both are out on bond and will probably be arraigned Dec. ... (Jackson Sun, TN) Man Pleads Guilty In Medicare Fraud Scheme Dec 20, 2003 He had been deported from the United States in 1990 after being convicted of health care fraud, but orchestrated new frauds from overseas. ... (WOKR-TV, NY) 13 in Md. charged in Oxycontin ring Dec 17, 2003 The accused have been charged with drug trafficking, health care fraud and possession of firearms and if convicted face sentences of 3 to 40 years. ... (Washington Times, DC) Grand jury indicts Fla. doctor on drug funneling charges Dec 12, 2003 The indictment stems from an investigation by the North Florida Health Care Fraud Task Force, composed of state and federal agencies that include the FBI, Drug ... (Centre Daily Times, PA) Medicaid abuse is rampant in Florida, investigation finds Dec 8, 2003 This is a crime in plain sight," said David Moye, director of economic crimes and health care fraud for the Florida Attorney General's Office. ... (Centre Daily Times, PA) The Watchers Dec 18, 2003 Evidence of patient or resident abuse or a felony conviction "related to health-care fraud or a controlled substance" would be grounds for dismissal or ... (Insight on the News, DC) AUGUSTA WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLEMENT Dec 19, 2003 ...(Bangor-AP) -- Heather Tyler is accused to creating a health care fraud scheme while she worked for Doctor Ramon Cheleuitte of Augusta Internal Medicine. ... (WLBZ-TV, ME) Doctor sentenced to prison for falsely billing cancer patients Dec 19, 2003 Dr. Victor Souaid had pleaded guilty in September in federal court to 59 counts of health care fraud and unlicensed wholesale distribution of a prescription ... (Bradenton Herald, FL) Augusta woman pleads guilty to embezzlement Dec 19, 2003 Heather Tyler is accused to creating a health care fraud scheme while she worked for Dr. Ramon Cheleuitte of Augusta Internal Medicine. ... (WMTW, ME) Tips offered to avoid scams, identify theft during the holidays Dec 16, 2003 Last year, we investigated more than 20,000 fraud cases of all kinds; insurance fraud, telemarketing fraud, securities fraud, health-care fraud, and financial ... (Silver City Daily Press, NM) Bush signs Medicare bill Dec 9, 2003 ...includes information about a conviction for a relevant crime, a finding of patient or resident abuse or a felony conviction related to health-care fraud or a ... (Portsmouth Herald, NH) Fla. Doctor Sentenced in Cancer Drug Case Dec 19, 2003 He pleaded guilty in September to 59 counts of health care fraud and unlicensed wholesale distribution of a prescription drug, Lupron. ... (Wired News) Watson Receives US Subpoena Dec 13, 2003 Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Corona maker of generic drugs, said Friday that it had received a subpoena from US health-care fraud investigators regarding ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA) Local and state briefs: Dec. 19 Dec 18, 2003 ...$650,342. A federal grand jury in Jackson has issued a 12-count indictment alleging conspiracy, health-care fraud and money laundering. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN) Area Agency Offers Help To Medicare Beneficiaries Dec 11, 2003 ...next three years, the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging will partner with Missouri SORT Program to provide education and assistance on health care fraud ... (KTVO, MO) Medicaid pays even years after doctor's death Dec 8, 2003 David Moye, director of economic crimes and health care fraud for the Florida Attorney General's Office, said, after being shown results of the newspaper's ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS) Jury deliberates fate of three in Medicare clinic fraud case Dec 11, 2003 ...on trial were among nine people, including a clinic employee who has pleaded guilty, indicted by a grand jury March 7, 2002, on 70 counts of health care fraud ... (Houston Chronicle, TX) Panhandle doctor accused of prescription fraud says he's innocent Dec 13, 2003 Tara L. McGavan, 34, and Duane F. Oxenham, 37 - were indicted by a federal grand jury on 96 counts including mail fraud, wire fraud, health-care fraud and ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL) Panhandle doctor accused of prescription fraud says he's innocent Dec 13, 2003 Tara L. McGavan, 34, and Duane F. Oxenham, 37 -- were indicted by a federal grand jury on 96 counts including mail fraud, wire fraud, health-care fraud and ... (AL.com, AL) US Subpoenas 2 Drug Makers Dec 12, 2003 Health care fraud monitors in the Department of Health and Human Services asked Watson for information on "feedback meetings" the company had with doctors ... (New York Times) Fears over USA Patriot Act Dec 15, 2003 These included the investigation of judicial corruption where agents carried out a sneak and peak of judicial chambers, a health care fraud investigation ... (Al-Jazeera, Qatar) 13 charged in prescription drugs ring Dec 16, 2003 Baltimore. Authorities shut that business down in November. Seven of the defendants are also charged with health care fraud. The ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Beware of Scams/Schemes/Frauds Dec 8, 2003 There are numerous illegal activities to watch for, including Identity Theft, Bank Fraud, Health Care Fraud, Nigerian Scams, Advance Fee Schemes, Telemarketing ... (FBI Press Room (press release)) Accused Doctor Says He's Innocent Dec 14, 2003 Tara L. McGavan, 34, and Duane F. Oxenham, 37 -- were indicted by a federal grand jury on 96 counts, including mail fraud, wire fraud, health-care fraud and ... (The Ledger, FL) Metro briefs Dec 12, 2003 The former owner of a Park Forest psychotherapy office was charged with health care fraud Wednesday for allegedly bilking Medicare out of nearly $650,000 ... (Chicago Sun Times, IL) Medical Board Accusation Leads to Surrender of Fresno Physician's ... Dec 12, 2003 Case No. CR S 02-319 EJG, Bajwa pled guilty to violating Title 18, United States Code, section 1347, Health Care Fraud. Bajwa was ... (Business Wire (press release)) FBI: Protect Personal Information This Holiday Dec 12, 2003 FBI agents around the country are investigating a wide range of money-making scams, from identity theft and telemarketing schemes, to health care fraud," said ... (Omaha Channel.com, NE) Palm moves approved...Abbott Labs must pay...Excursion stays ... 29 Oct 2003 ...federal health insurance programs. No company employees were charged in the investigation into health care fraud. (Detroit-AP) -- Ford ... (WAVY-TV, VA) Business digest 29 Oct 2003 ...medical equipment is marketed. No company employees were charged in the investigation into health care fraud. The investigation, known ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) City Briefs, 10/29/03 29 Oct 2003 A longtime Pittsburgh dentist with a Downtown office has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of health-care fraud and making false statements to ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) 4-year term for selling AIDS drugs 29 Oct 2003 He was charged with health care fraud for bilking Medicaid out of $75,388 in false prescription payments, which he was ordered to pay back to the Medicaid ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) Daycare center operator pleads guilty to health-care fraud Oct 21, 2003 A St. Louis man who operates a daycare center in the city has pleaded guilty to 21 felony counts of fraud against Missouri's Medicaid ... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO) Tullahoma Surgeon Convicted of Health Care Fraud Oct 6, 2003 January 12th. Jurors convicted Canon on 50 counts of health care fraud and 45 counts of health care false statements. Prosecutors ... (WATE, TN) Two sentenced for health care fraud Oct 7, 2003 FORT WORTH, Texas - An anesthesiologist and businessman convicted of health care fraud have been sentenced to federal prison terms and ordered to make ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX) Middle Tennessee briefs: Surgeon found guilty of health-care ... Oct 7, 2003 A Tullahoma, Tenn., orthopedic surgeon has been found guilty of 95 counts of health-care fraud for receiving $2.2 million in false and fraudulent claims over ... (The Tennessean, TN) Calif. couple indicted in $40M health-care fraud Oct 12, 2003 A couple stole doctors' identities and billed government agencies for more than $40 million in bogus medical services in one of the largest health care fraud ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS) Social worker pleads guilty to health care fraud, money ... Oct 3, 2003 San Antonio social worker Pamela Beasley White has pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering and one count of health care fraud. ... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX) Woman charged with obstruction in Indiana case Oct 28, 2003 4 to mail fraud and health-care fraud, admitting that her pharmacy-supply company wildly inflated the amount of drugs provided to patients in Southern Indiana ... (Louisville Courier Journal, KY) Health care costs Oct 25, 2003 ...and Blue Shield. Health care fraud, medical errors and an aging population also figure into rising rates. Although health-related ... (St. Louis Dispatch, MO) Medicare won't foot the bill Oct 28, 2003 He was indicted by a grand jury in Santa Ana, Calif., Wednesday on two health-care fraud charges. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison. (CNN) Podiatrist Charged with Billing for Legless Oct 28, 2003 ...ball rolling.". He was indicted by a grand jury in Santa Ana, California, on Wednesday on two health care fraud charges. If convicted ... (Yahoo News) BALCO Suit linked to fraud cases in other states Oct 24, 2003 Michael Conte and Llanes each pleaded guilty to two counts of health care fraud and by now have served their federal prison terms; they also were ordered to ... (San Mateo County Times, CA) BALCO suit could span six states Oct 24, 2003 Michael Conte and Llanes each pleaded guilty to two counts of health care fraud and by now have served their prison terms; they also were ordered to pay almost ... (Oakland Tribune, CA) Industry report Oct 21, 2003 ...care of their health "before it is lonngggg gone!" He will promote walking and fitness, the value of using cheaper generic drugs, fighting health care fraud ... (Detroit Free Press, MI) HCA executive Philip Patton's death 'a real loss' to community Oct 24, 2003 ...business practices. HCA would eventually pay $1.7 billion in the largest health-care fraud settlement in US history. Mr. Patton ... (The Tennessean, TN) Rush Limbaugh is a "Great American"? Oct 23, 2003 Based on the following, Rush must support pharmacy robberies, health care fraud, gun trafficking, and human smuggling (slavery). - OxyContin. ... (BuzzFlash) Company in doping probe faces Medicare lawsuit Oct 21, 2003 Two other men described in the suit as carrying out the kickback scheme have since been convicted of criminal health-care fraud in a separate case and sent to ... (Daily Vanguard, OR) BALCO faces Medicare suit Oct 20, 2003 Two other men described in the suit as carrying out the kickback scheme have since been convicted of criminal health care fraud in a separate case and sent to ... (Tri-Valley Herald, CA) Half of hospital's fine will fund health care for poor Oct 7, 2003 This landmark agreement reflects the United States' commitment to protect patients not only by vigorously prosecuting health care fraud that drains valuable ... (MLive.com (subscription), MI) Podiatrist faces federal Medicare fraud charges Oct 24, 2003 Robert Kasamatsu, 41, of Chino Hills, was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on two counts of health care fraud, said Thom Mrozek, a spokesman for the ... (San Jose Mercury News, CA) Optimum Technology Introduces Law Enforcement Investigation ... Oct 22, 2003 ...investigators organize intelligence, analyze data, and manage information for a variety of investigation types, including drug enforcement, health care fraud ... (PRNewswire (press release)) Steroid scheme flunks the test Oct 21, 2003 Already under federal investigation for money laundering and health-care fraud and waiting to hear the findings of a federal grand jury, Conte was accused ... (Miami Herald, FL) Financial Services News Oct 21, 2003 ...be in much better shape as a nation." Harwell will talk about walking and fitness, the value of using less expensive generic drugs, fighting health care fraud ... (PRNewswire (press release)) Shimkus announces programs Oct 23, 2003 ...their Medicare bills.". Losses due to health care fraud and abuse have cost Medicare billions, but the amount is declining. In 1996 ... (Edwardsville Intelligencer, IL) Newton stresses law enforcement background Oct 22, 2003 Also, as a federal prosecutor, Newton said, he successfully prosecuted one of the largest drug dealers in the country and also took on major health care fraud ... (Delta Democrat Times, MS) An Illusion of Health Insurance Oct 19, 2003 In 2000, Dwayne Samuels, the president of Vanguarde Asset Group, pleaded guilty in United States District Court in Brooklyn to health care fraud and was ... (Lakeland Ledger, FL) Fall River Man Sentenced to 10 Years For Oxycontin Distribution, ... Oct 23, 2003 ...of Criminal Investigations. It is being prosecuted by Assistant US Attorney Sandra S. Bower in Sullivan's Health Care Fraud Unit. (Yahoo News (press release)) Sick juror stalls trial of Roanoke doctor Oct 24, 2003 ...his patients to a normal life. Knox, along with his office manager, also faces 19 counts of health-care fraud and racketeering. (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA) Pharmacist indicted in Medicaid fraud case Oct 16, 2003 The government is seeking to seize Nguyen's house on South Poplar Street in the Lowry development in Denver, as well as $458,699. "Health care fraud harms ... (Rocky Mountain News, CO) Friday, October 17, noon ET Oct 17, 2003 ...law enforcement to get access to information for law enforcement purposes, and that allow government agencies, with authority, to investigate health care fraud ... (USA Today) Hall of Fame broadcaster Harwell to serve as health, fitness ... Oct 21, 2003 As part of his new deal with the 4.8-million-member insurer, Harwell will promote walking and fitness, the use of generic drugs, fighting health care fraud ... (Detroit News, MI) Doctor faces libel suit from former firm Oct 14, 2003 STUART -- A controversial physicians group headed by a Stuart doctor facing 23 counts of health-care fraud filed suit Tuesday accusing a former doctor employed ... (Palm Beach Post, FL) Suit accuses Martin doctors' group of engaging in kickbacks Oct 3, 2003 The lawsuit alleges key figures in Doctor's Care set up a new company to operate in the medical center "because of the problems with health-care fraud ... (Stuart News, FL) Fired doctor beats ex-employer for office Oct 16, 2003 The judge's order comes one week after a federal grand jury indicted Dr. Paul Elliott, president of Doctors Care, with 23 counts of health care fraud, money ... (Palm Beach Post, FL) Stocks to watch Tuesday Oct 13, 2003 The US Attorney in Philadelphia late last month joined private whistleblower lawsuits accusing Medco of health care fraud, including steering doctors toward ... (CNN) Pharmacist facing fraud, tax charges Oct 16, 2003 A 36-year-old Denver man has been arrested by federal authorities on suspicion of health care fraud, filing false tax returns, and illegally dispensing drugs. ... (Denver Post, CO) Medco insurance likely won't cover US suit damages Oct 13, 2003 The US Attorney in Philadelphia late last month joined private whistle-blower lawsuits accusing Medco of health care fraud, including steering doctors toward ... (Forbes) No appeal filed in Bobo's overturned conviction Oct 20, 2003 In August, a three-judge panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Dr. Phillip Bobo's conviction for conspiracy and health care fraud based on ... (The Birmingham News, AL) Feds don't appeal reversal of prominent doctor's conviction Oct 19, 2003 In August, a three-judge panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Dr. Phillip Bobo's conviction for conspiracy and health care fraud based on ... (Tuscaloosa News, AL) Doctor arrested on fraud charges Oct 10, 2003 ...that our office is committed to prosecuting individuals who commit this type of sophisticated health-care fraud, especially doctors," Marcos Jimenez, US ... (Stuart News, FL) Don't mischaracterize Mat-Su legislators Oct 8, 2003 Medical health care coverage (Medicaid) -- Until this year, Alaska did not have a law defining the crime of medical health care fraud. I sought to change that. ... (Frontiersman, AK) Feds Don't Appeal Reversal Of Prominent Doctor's Conviction Oct 20, 2003 In August, a three-judge panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Doctor Phillip Bobo's conviction for conspiracy and health care fraud based ... (NBC13.com, AL) Businesswoman admits cheating Indiana Medicaid Oct 4, 2003 4 to charges of mail- and health-care fraud and paying illegal kickbacks, faces up to 40 years in prison and a $1.2 million fine when she is sentenced Nov. 14. ... (Louisville Courier Journal, KY) Doctor's Care loses bid for injunction against Stuart physician Oct 17, 2003 Monterey Medical Health Services to operate in the medical center as an entity separate from Doctor's Care "because of the problems with health-care fraud ... (Stuart News, FL) Man Faces Charges For Writing Unnecessary Prescriptions Oct 15, 2003 ...said. A federal grand jury in Rhode Island charged Marvin Heldeman with 25 counts of health care fraud and drug trafficking. Heldeman ... (Turn to 10.com, RI) Man Charged with Writing Unnecessary Prescriptions Oct 15, 2003 ...pharmacies. A federal grand jury in Rhode Island charged Marvin Heldeman with 25 counts of health care fraud and drug trafficking. ... (WLNE-TV (ABC6), RI) Local and state briefs: Oct. 7 Oct 8, 2003 ...for Jan. 12. Jurors convicted Canon on 50 counts of health-care fraud and 45 counts of health-care false statements. OAK RIDGE - After ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN) 2 plead guilty to drug fraud Oct 11, 2003 Kathleen Wegner pleaded guilty to two counts of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud, one count of distribution and one count of health care fraud. ... (Billings Gazette, MT) Trio sentenced in health clinic scam Oct 6, 2003 On Monday, Joseph Kirkham, 46, the former owner of the Primus Health Care Clinic in Arlington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for health care fraud and ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX) Charges dismissed against Knox co-defendant Oct 9, 2003 She had been charged with racketeering, six health care fraud charges, conspiracy to commit racketeering, conspiracy to violate general criminal statutes ... (Hampton Roads Daily Press, VA) Feds collect on debts Oct 18, 2003 The money collected is returned to the US Treasury, except for funds collected in health care fraud cases and for court-ordered criminal fines and restitution. ... (Rapid City Journal, SD) Prosecutors Allege Massive Health Fraud Scheme Oct 10, 2003 ...medical services. Federal prosecutors said it was one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever in California. Prosecutors say ... (FoxReno.com, NV) Columbia U hit in new doc fraud Oct 2, 2003 By GREG B. SMITH. For the second time in a year, Columbia University has paid big bucks to settle allegations it committed long-term health care fraud. ... (New York Daily News, NY) Prosecutors allege massive fraud scheme Oct 10, 2003 Sacramento, California-AP -- Federal prosecutors say it was one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever in California. A federal ... (WHNS) Woman faces jail time for Medicaid fraud Oct 4, 2003 After reaching a deal with prosecutors, Bisig pleaded guilty Sept. 4 to charges of mail and health-care fraud and paying illegal kickbacks. ... (Henderson Gleaner, KY) Metro report Sep 30, 2003 ...from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6. Topics include health care fraud, identity theft, exploitation and dementia diagnosis. County agencies also ... (Palm Beach Post, FL) Woodlands resident charged with Medicare fraud Oct 2, 2003 ...announced the unsealing of a 101-count indictment and the filing of a nine-count information, charging the seven individuals with conspiracy, health care fraud ... (Woodlands Villager, TX) AG targets physical, financial elder abuse Oct 13, 2003 ...and family members who have powers of attorney, in addition to the agency's ongoing prosecution of physical abuse of the elderly and health care fraud. ... (The Capital Times, WI) Foreign Nationals Defraud Medicaid to Cover Costs of Having ... Oct 1, 2003 The cases arise from a joint investigation undertaken by the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department ... (Yahoo News (press release)) Michael Mayo Oct 4, 2003 Souaid pleaded guilty in federal court last month to 32 counts of health care fraud and 27 counts of selling prescription drugs without a license. ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL) Springs urologist ’ s guilty plea leads prosecutors to ... Sep 29, 2003 He pleaded guilty to 32 counts of health-care fraud for withholding all or some of the drug Lupron from prostate cancer patients while billing their insurers ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL) Redding doctors will take the Fifth in civil trial Oct 1, 2003 Hyun Moon, 56, had asked for the delay, saying that if he provided information in the civil case it might be used against him in a criminal health care fraud ... (Record-Searchlight, CA) Calif. Indicts Couple on Fraud Charges Oct 10, 2003 ...- A couple stole doctors' identities and billed government agencies for more than $40 million in bogus medical services in one of the largest health care fraud ... 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