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False Billings Lead to Mail Fraud Charge for Texas Physician

Published on Wed Mar 05, 2014

You’re aware of the fact that the government could charge you with Medicare fraud if you submit false claims to CMS — but did you know that those charges could lead to a full web of accusations? A Texas physician learned that the hard way last week when he pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with fraudulent billings that [...]
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