Complaint says Medicare beneficiaries were not homebound.
Circular scheme included marketing companies, pharmacies, DME providers, and doctors.
He performed unnecessary medical procedures on patients.
The jury found he created false medical records and forged signatures.
Doctor allegedly did not examine beneficiaries before claims were submitted.
Prosecutors say his clinics charged for COVID tests with other services.
Patients allegedly induced to give personal information for tests.
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Industry says plans paid appropriately for the risk they take on.
Medical personnel were concerned about patient safety for unnecessary neurosurgery.
Patients usually didn’t know they were being placed on hospice.