Alerts7.5.23
DOJ Announces Charges Against 78 Individuals for $2.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud
Highlights
The DOJ announced charges involving telemedicine, pharmaceuticals, false billing, and illegal distribution of opioids
This is the first healthcare enforcement action in recent months to focus away from fraud related to COVID-19
The DOJ said the charges include “some of the largest and most complex cases that the Department has prosecuted”
On June 28, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 78 individuals for their roles in healthcare fraud schemes totaling over $2.5 billion in alleged fraud. The DOJ, along with a myriad of federal and state partners, such as the FBI, HHS-OIG, DEA, CMS, IRS, and USPS, conducted a coordinated, two-week long enforcement sweep to identify the defendants.
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