Holy Health Care Services

MD 2024 Behavioral Health
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$3.3 million

Outcome

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Details

Holy Health Care Services — $3,343,781 Criminal

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Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

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Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Julius Bakari, age 46, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 3 years in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicaid. The defendant’s conviction stems from a scheme involving services purportedly provided by Holy Health Care Services, LLC (“Holy Health”), a mental health services provider with locations in Washington, D.C. Judge Xinis also ordered Bakari to pay restitution in the amount of the loss, $3,343,781. The sentence was imposed on April 9, 2024.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Source: Holy Health Care Services, LLC Owner Sentenced to 3 Years In Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud Scheme

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