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Multiple Indictments Unveiled in Medicaid Fraud Cases Across Arizona and Alaska
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Multiple Indictments Unveiled in Medicaid Fraud Cases Across Arizona and Alaska

Three individuals, including an online biller and a behavioral health center employee, have been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding Arizona's Medicaid system and the American Indian Health Program out of over $115 million. The defendants face charges of conspiracy, illegal conducting an enterprise, and theft. The investigation was conducted by the Arizona Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Inspector General, and the AHCCCS Office of Inspector General.

"Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty in Massive $200M Medicare Fraud Case"
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"Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty in Massive $200M Medicare Fraud Case"

A Florida nurse practitioner, Elizabeth Hernandez, has been convicted of health-care conspiracy and other charges for her involvement in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of over $200 million. Hernandez participated in a broad scheme where telemarketing companies convinced Medicare patients to request unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic tests. She fraudulently billed Medicare for these services, even though she had never examined or treated many of the patients. Hernandez personally profited $1.6 million from the scheme, using the money for luxury purchases. She is scheduled to be sentenced on December 14 and faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison.