A common target, as federal investigators ramp up their aggressive Medicare fraud efforts, is the ambulance company. For years, Medicare and ambulance transport services worked as a team in getting patients in trouble to hospitals. As concern over fraud has mounted,...
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
Jerry Sandusky associate pleads guilty to federal tax evasion
Facing federal tax charges in Florida or any other state is obviously a very serious matter. A legal representative of former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky was recently faced with such issues and has reportedly entered a guilty plea in court. The incident stems from...
Florida executive arrested for Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
An executive in Florida has been arrested for what federal agents are calling one of the largest fraud schemes in the nation's history. Medicare and Medicaid fraud is apparently problematic in many areas throughout the United States. In this instance, authorities...
Allegations of Medicare and Medicaid Fraud yield 30 arrests
Dozens of people are in custody of Florida police for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare. The investigation was a joint effort between a local police department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Charges include conspiring to...
Business whiz kid linked to white collar crime in Florida
Sometimes, a business owner can go from the top of his or her game to the bottom of the barrel in what seems like no time at all. Lives of glamour, riches and luxury are turned upside down when troubles involving taxes or bankruptcy hit. This seems to be the case for...
Florida suspect flees in alleged Medicare and Medicaid fraud case
Many times, after an extensive investigation has taken place, FBI agents will show up at a particular location, unannounced, in order to arrest one or more persons suspected of committing serious crimes. Allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud are typically...
What to do if accused of Medicare and Medicaid Fraud in Florida
Some people are currently facing criminal charges in Florida that are connected with allegations of white collar crimes. Medicare and Medicaid Fraud are among some of the most common types of offenses listed among this type of crime. A recent incident involves a group...
Owner of drug testing lab accused of Medicare and Medicaid fraud
The owner of a drug testing lab was recently named in allegations of criminal wrongdoing. The Department of Justice has accused him of Medicare and Medicaid fraud in Florida. The 64-year-old is facing several complex legal challenges connected with the charges that...
Medicare and Medicaid fraud accusations re Florida psychiatrist
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida reported the recent indictment of four people, including a Florida psychiatrist. Each is accused of taking part in a scheme that included Medicare and Medicaid fraud, as well as Social Security and wire...
Facing allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud in Florida
Some Florida doctors and/or other health care providers find themselves facing allegations of insurance fraud. This type of white collar crime can have serious consequences if the person accused is actually convicted in court. There are some situations, however, where...
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