According to a recent report from the FTC, Florida ranks highest in the country for incidents of fraud. That fraud includes healthcare fraud. We cannot tolerate preying upon our elderly population. We must all work together to bring these fraudsters to justice. If...
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Month: April 2019
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Miami Dade Owner of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facility Found Guilty of Massive Medicare Fraud
Philip Esformes, the owner of a conglomerate of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, was found guilty of 20 charges stemming from Medicare fraud. This was the largest criminal healthcare fraud case in the country. His mega empire payed kickbacks and bribes...
Tampa’s Largest Ambulance Providers Settle False Claims Act Case
On January 30, 2019, the Middle District of Florida U.S. Attorney's Office issued a press release announcing a settlement with AmeriCare Ambulance Service, Inc. and its sister company, AmeriCare ALS, Inc. to resolve claims that they fraudulently billed Medicare for...