Jury Convicts Houston Psychiatrist in $158 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
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Jury Convicts Houston Psychiatrist in $158 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme — $158,000,000 Criminal
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A Houston psychiatrist was convicted late yesterday by a federal jury of participating in a $158 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false claims for mental health treatment.
HHS Office of Inspector General
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