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Man Convicted in $67 Million “Doctor Chase” Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

A federal jury convicted a man from West Palm Beach on October 6 for his involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $67 million by tricking physicians.

The call center employed 50-70 people to lead an “aggressive” telemarketing campaign, court records show.

A West Palm Beach man was convicted Friday by a federal jury in Fort Pierce for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $67 million.

Five additional South Florida residents in this case have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing while three others are awaiting trial.

Two Florida men pleaded guilty last week for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $67 million in false claims for genetic testing and durable medical equipment that patients did not need and that the defendants procured with kickbacks. The pleas came after four days of trial in the Southern DistrictTwo Florida men pleaded guilty last week for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $67 million in false claims for genetic testing and durable medica...

Four Palm Beach County residents are among a new group of 10 men who federal prosecutors accuse of billing Medicare for bogus tests and equipment.

Four Palm Beach County residents are among a new group of 10 men who federal prosecutors accuse of billing Medicare for bogus tests and equipment.