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06/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/27/2024 13:43
Middle District Of Tennessee Charges Four Individuals Responsible For $15 Million In False Medicare Billing As Part Of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Middle District Of Tennessee Charges Four Individuals Responsible For $15 Million In False Medicare Billing As Part Of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
NASHVILLE - Today, United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from schemes to bill Medicare for medically unnecessary genetic tests, durable medical equipment, and medications that were procured through kickbacks used to obtain doctors' orders and patient information.
Action Details
- Date:June 27, 2024
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Tennessee
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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