OIG - Office of Inspector General
07/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 06:33
Healthcare Executive and Telemarketing Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Exploiting Elderly Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries in $35 Million Fraud Scheme
Healthcare Executive and Telemarketing Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Exploiting Elderly Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries in $35 Million Fraud Scheme
MIAMI ñ Two South Florida men, a healthcare executive and a telemarketing company owner, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme that resulted in the submission of approximately $35 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare Advantage plans for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment, including back, knee, shoulder, and ankle braces.
Read more on https://www.justice.gov
Action Details
- Date:July 30, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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