Tallahassee Doctor Sentenced For Committing Health Care Fraud Dr. Moses de-Graft Johnson, 47, a dual citizen of the United States and Ghana, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, for committing health care fraud, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
United States Filed Civil Lawsuit On Doctor For Allegedly Taking Kickback Payments In Return For Fraudulent Fentanyl Spray PrescriptionsThe United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Edward Lubin, a pain management doctor practicing in Tampa, alleging that he issued patients medically unnecessary prescriptions for Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray manufactured by Insys Therapeutics, Inc., and used to treat breakthrough cancer pain.
Florida Doctor Charged In $681M Substance Abuse Treatment Fraud SchemeA Palm Beach County, Florida doctor was arrested and charged with conspiring to commit health care fraud and wire fraud for his alleged participation in a massive years-long health care fraud scheme throughout Palm Beach County, billing for fraudulent tests and treatments for vulnerable patients seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction.
Man Who Shot Firearm Inside West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Committed To 25 Years In CustodyMan who shot firearm inside West Palm Beach VA Medical Center committed to 25 years in custody.
Food as MedicineStudies have shown how important diet is to good health. Now more and more doctors are using a fresh approach to treatment. This New York doctor prescribes food as medicine.
Doctor Accused Of Threats To Slit Workers, Patients' ThroatsShe threatened to cut one employee's head off, roll it down a hallway and "call the employee's children so that they could see it."
Slice of Life: The One Appointment You HateRick and John look at their schedule and cringe with today's Slice of Life. MO was late Wednesday due to a Dentist Appointment that went long...
Is Your Handshake As Dangerous As Smoking?A commentary in the Journal Of The American Medical Association says it's time to say goodbye to the handshake greeting in a health care setting.
Who Can I Contact With Problems About My Insurer?Under the Affordable Care Act, consumers have the right to appeal decisions made by their health insurance company.
Does My Health Insurance Work Outside Of The United States?Most health plans do not cover medical services outside of the United States.
How Do I Choose A Doctor?Finding a new primary care physician takes time, patience and research. Start by considering your personal needs.
Where Can I Get Care?Your insurance company and state government maintain directories of doctors. These can be great starting places for learning where to get care.