Two Behavioral Health Clinic Operators

NC 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$250,000

Outcome

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Details

Two Behavioral Health Clinic Operators — $250,000 Criminal

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Jacksonville, FL - Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces that Shawn Thorpe (30) and Ruben McLain (46), both of Winston Salem, North Carolina, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Each faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Crucible's compliance monitoring controls for Behavioral Health / SUD Treatment would have detected the patterns underlying this violation through automated screening, documentation enforcement, and real-time alert escalation.

Source: Two Behavioral Health Clinic Operators Plead Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Over $1 Million In Health Care Fraud

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