Massive Nationwide Healthcare Fraud Takedown Results in Over 300 Charges
The Department of Justice has announced a record-breaking crackdown on healthcare fraud schemes, leading to the indictment of more than 300 individuals across the country. Dubbed Operation Gold Rush, this initiative has resulted in charges connected to approximately $14.6 billion in fraudulent activities. Notable cases include physicians and healthcare professionals charged for unnecessary treatments, such as skin grafts, and actions that defrauded Medicare and Medicaid. Key arrests include a Buffalo doctor and several individuals involved in various state-specific schemes, highlighting the extensive reach and scale of healthcare fraud within the United States.
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