Reuters: Authorities charge 91 in $430 million Medicare fraud

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/04/us-usa-healthcare-fraud-idUSBRE89317320121004

Authorities charge 91 in $430 million Medicare fraud

Ninety-one people including doctors, nurses and other medical professionals have been charged with committing $430 million in Medicare fraud in seven U.S. cities, authorities said on Thursday.

An investigation coordinated by the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services uprooted alleged false billing schemes involving $230 million in home health services, over $100 million in mental health services and $49 million from ambulance transportation.

Charges range from healthcare fraud and conspiracy to wire fraud, kickback violations, identity theft and money laundering.