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Criminal Investigation | Sept. 26, 2019

Federal Health Care Fraud Takedown In Northeastern U.S. Results In 54 Defendants Charged And Convicted

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The Justice Department today announced a coordinated health care fraud enforcement action across seven federal districts in the Northeastern United States, involving more than $800 million in losses and the distribution of over 3.25 million pills of opioids in "pill mill" clinics and doctors' offices. The takedown includes new charges and convictions by guilty plea against 54 defendants for their roles in submitting nearly $800 million in fraudulent claims made to federal payers, including 15 doctors or medical professionals, and 24 defendants are charged for their roles in diverting opioids.