Genetic Geneology Helps Police Identified Victim in 1985 Murder Case
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has made a significant breakthrough in a cold case dating back to January 12, 1985, thanks to advancements in Forensic…
Doctor and Wife Admit Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. – A Pennsylvania doctor and his wife have admitted their roles in schemes to solicit and receive kickbacks and bribes in exchange for ordering genetic tests, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…
Man Convicted in $67M “Doctor Chase” Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, convicted a Florida man on Oct. 6 for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $67 million by tricking physicians into authorizing…
Georgia man sentenced to 27 years in jail over $463 million genetic testing scheme
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Georgia man who was convicted late last year for his role in a $463 million genetic testing scheme to defraud Medicare was sentenced to 27…
Ravgen settles patent fight with Illumina over genetic testing
By Blake Brittain (Reuters) – Gene-sequencing giant Illumina Inc has settled a patent lawsuit brought by Maryland biotech company Ravgen Inc, which accused Illumina’s genetic tests of infringing its patents. The companies…
Biden Admin Appoints Doctor Who Claims Obesity Is Mostly Genetic To Dietary Guidelines Committee
Biden Admin Appoints Doctor Who Claims Obesity Is Mostly Genetic To Dietary Guidelines Committee Laurel Duggan on January 22, 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration appointed Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, who claimed obesity…
Florida Businessman Charged with Conspiracy Involving Approximately $25 Million in Fraudulent Medicare Claims for Genetic Testing Submitted by Lawrence County Medical Facility
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was charged in federal court with one count of conspiracy related to the submission of fraudulent Medicare claims, United States Attorney Cindy K.…
Paducah Doctor Admits to Violating the False Claims Act and Being Liable for Millions for His Role in a Telehealth Scheme by Ordering Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Genetic Tests
Paducah, KY – Patrick C. Finney, M.D., located in Paducah, has agreed to pay $561,800 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing the submission of false…
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty To Fraud And Kickback Scheme Involving Covid-19 And Cancer Genetic Testing
NEWARK, N.J. – A Georgia man pleaded guilty today for his role in a conspiracy to commit health care fraud and receive kickbacks in connection with fraudulent testing claims for COVID-19 and…
Caris Life Sciences Pays over $2.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations from Delay in Submission of Genetic Cancer Screening Tests
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (Caris) has agreed to pay $2,886,674.86 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in an alleged nationwide scheme to improperly bill Medicare for laboratory tests…
UC San Diego Health Pays $2.98 Million to Resolve Allegations of Ordering Unnecessary Genetic Testing
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Joseph Price (619) 546-7642 and Joseph Purcell (619) 546-7643 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – January 11, 2022 SAN DIEGO – UC San Diego Health, the academic health system of…
UC San Diego Health Pays $2.98 Million to Resolve Allegations of Ordering Unnecessary Genetic Testing
UC San Diego Health, the academic health system of the University of California, San Diego, has paid $2.98 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by ordering medically…
Florida Man Admits Role in $1 Million Kickback Scheme Related to Genetic Testing
NEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to receive kickbacks and bribes from laboratories in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic tests, Acting…
Judge Blocks Key Part Of Arizona Law Banning Doctors From Aborting Babies Based Solely On Genetic Abnormality
An Arizona judge blocked part of an abortion law Tuesday that banned doctors from knowingly aborting a baby if the abortion is based solely on a genetic abnormality like Down Syndrome. Former…
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