Kentucky Psychiatrist

KY 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$0

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Kentucky Psychiatrist — Criminal

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PITTSBURGH - A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of health care fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Varanise C. Booker, 66, pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge David S. Cercone. In connection with her guilty plea, the defendant admitted that she was a licensed psychiatrist who operated a medical practice, Family and Children Behavioral Health Services, in Louisville, Kentucky.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Source: Kentucky Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Related to Referrals for Drug Testing at Greensburg, PA Lab

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