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DOJ Charges 11 People in Telehealth Fraud Schemes Worth $2B

June 28, 2023 - The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal and state law enforcement partners are charging 11 people in connection with telehealth fraud schemes that resulted in more than $2 billion in false claims. The schemes are varied, including one indictment in the Southern District of Florida alleging that software and service company leaders...

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