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06/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2026 06:07

Telemedicine Company Owner and Author of Health Care Compliance Books Sentenced for $136M Medicare Fraud Scheme

Telemedicine Company Owner and Author of Health Care Compliance Books Sentenced for $136M Medicare Fraud Scheme

The owner of two telemedicine companies was sentenced today to 120 months in prison and ordered to pay $66 million in restitution for her role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and prescription drugs.

Read more on https://www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:June 30, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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