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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unprecedented national crackdown, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges last week against 324 defendants — including nearly 100 licensed medical professionals — across 50 …
Justice Department Unveils Historic Health Care Fraud Takedown, Charging 324 Defendants Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a renewed joint effort to tackle healthcare fraud, an enduring …
HHS and DOJ Strengthen Partnership to Combat Healthcare Fraud Through New False Claims Act Working Group Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania men are facing serious allegations of defrauding the Medicaid system as part of a sweeping national law enforcement operation targeting health care fraud, officials announced …
Two Pennsylvania Health Care Workers Charged in National Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zaven Yeghiazaryan, 44, of Newtown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to 13 federal charges on Tuesday, including conspiracy, health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The plea, entered …
Pandemic Relief Betrayed: Newtown Man Admits to Multi-Million Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero this week announced a settlement agreement requiring Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi to pay $45,000 plus interest. This resolution addresses allegations that Dr. …
Doctor Settles False Claims Allegations with $45,000 Agreement Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Oksana Kredens, 60, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced Thursday to 20 months in federal prison for her role in a health care fraud conspiracy. The sentence was …
Shocking Medicaid Scam: How a Philadelphia Woman Masterminded a Multi-Million Dollar Fraud! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania physicians have admitted involvement in a jaw-dropping healthcare fraud scheme. John H. Johnson and Paula Z. Johnson, both 62, pleaded guilty Monday to a conspiracy …
Pennsylvania Medics in $1.4bn Scam: Couple Pleads Guilty to Massive Fraud Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The former Chief Marketing Officer of BioTek reMEDys Inc., Carla Sparkler, has found herself at the epicenter of a nationwide scandal. The United States Attorney Jacqueline C. …
Kickbacks and Co-pays: Ex-BioTek Boss Faces Fed Health Care Program Ban Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramingo Pharmacy, a Philadelphia-based establishment, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the verdict following an investigation that revealed hundreds of thousands …
Philadelphia Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud, Ordered to Pay $874,858 in Restitution Read More