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Recent High-Profile Case in Atlanta
What is now considered the largest single instance of Medicare fraud took place in Decatur, just outside of Atlanta. The U.S. Attorney is seeking charges related to doctors and related medical practitioners worth $2M dollars.
Widespread Charges
- More than 150 defendants, including doctors, were charged.
- These individuals were involved in prescribing and distributing opioids and other dangerous narcotics.
- Defendants are accused of participating in health care fraud schemes involving about $2 billion in false billings.
Key Company Involved: Casa Luisa Inc.
The Decatur company implicated in the scheme was Casa Luisa Inc., owned and operated by Rosa Fitzhugh.
Prosecutors stated:
From January 2015 until October 2017, Fitzhugh billed or directed others to fraudulently bill over $2.4 million to Medicaid CMOs by billing for individual and family psychotherapy services that were not provided, billed, or entitled to reimbursement.
Why Contact a Medicare Fraud Attorney in Atlanta?
- Understand your rights and defenses.
- Navigate complex federal investigations.
- Protect your professional reputation and license.
If you are facing charges or an investigation, seeking legal counsel promptly is essential.