Another week of Hellacious Health Care Fraud Cases (IV)

Some serious violations with serious legal consequences. . . . $54 million bribery and kickback scheme , , , 30 years in prison . . . 25 years in prison . . . Opioid abuse resulting in 5 patient deaths. Every profession has its scoundrels whose hopes for riches overpower their judgment. You don't have to be an evil person to do an evil thing, but these cases do remind me of the opening to the old radio series, "The Shadow."

Man Convicted Of $54M Bribery And Kickback Scheme Involving Fraudulent Prescriptions (June 16, 2023; U.S. Department of Justice)

Lab Billing Company Settles False Claims Act Allegations Relating To Unnecessary Respiratory Panels Run On Seniors Receiving COVID-19 Tests (June 16, 2023; U.S. Department of Justice)

Rome Jury Finds Dr. Charles Adams And Full Circle Medical Center Liable For False Claims Act Violations (June 16, 2023; U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia)

Health Care Information Technology Contractor Agrees To Pay More Than $1.7 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations For Charging Unallowable Costs To The National Institutes Of Health (June 16, 2023; U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland)

Raleigh ENT Doctor Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Adulterating Surgical Devices, For Defrauding Medicare, And For Stealing Patient Identities (June 16, 2023; U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina)

Cambria County Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Health Care Fraud (June 16, 2023; U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania)

Suburban Chicago Doctor Sentenced To Federal Prison And Fined $1 Million For Health Care Fraud (June 16, 2023; U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois)

Former Alaska Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced To 30 Years For Illegally Prescribing Millions Of Opioids Causing Five Deaths (June 16, 2023; U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Alaska)