Fraud and Abuse

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Petaluma Chiropractor Accused of Billing Fraud
May 03, 2006 Several patients of a Petaluma chiropractor have demanded their money back after discovering that he billed their Medicare card after they pre-paid for the same services.-full story

State evokes licenses of Bellevue chiropractor
The state has revoked the medical licenses of a Bellevue chiropractor linked to the leader of a controversial church in Central Washington.

A health department commission revoked chiropractic and naturopathic licenses of Dr. Barbara Loran after investigating charges that she and her companion, James King, had sex with a 17-year-old girl who came to Loran as a patient. -full story

NJ AG Notes Conspiracy in Auto Accident StagingConvictions

New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that a Union County man and a Middlesex County man were convicted this week of racketeering, conspiracy, Health Care Claims Fraud and theft for their roles in a multi-million dollar staged accident and insurance fraud conspiracy, following a six week jury trial in Union County before Judge John Triarsi.

"These convictions represent the dismantling of one of the largest phony accident rings in the history of the state," said Harvey. "Aside from stealing money from insurance companies, thereby contributing to higher auto insurance rates, these criminals put at risk the lives and safety of New Jersey's drivers."

Queens medical clinics allegedly file over $1 million in false claims
NEW YORK (AP)_ The chiropractors, acupuncturists, and therapists at two Queens medical clinics were involved in an extensive insurance fraud scheme that sought more than $1 million in false claims and involved more than 100 people, the Queens district attorney's office announced Wednesday.

N.J.-Based Physician, Chiropractor Plead Guilty to $34,000 Fraud Scam to Pad Billings
New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Director Vaughn McKoy announced that the operators of a Passaic County medical practice have pleaded guilty to submitting $34,000 in fraudulent billings to insurance companies in order to increase the amount of money paid for procedures which were not performed by the medical practice and not provided to patients. - full story

2 women to testify against chiropractor in insurance fraud

Two women waived indictment yesterday in pleading guilty and agreeing to help federal agents in their investigation of a Lower Burrell chiropractic clinic for hundreds of thousands of dollars in alleged insurance fraud. - full story

43 Indicted in N.Y. Auto 'Fraud Factory'

Posted April 20, 2004 -- New York Superintendent of Insurance Gregory V. Serio, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, State Taxation and Finance Department Commissioner Andrew S. Eristoff and State Banking Department Superintendent Diana Taylor announced the indictment of 43 individuals and corporations for engaging in a widespread no-fault automobile insurance scheme.. - full story

Chiropractor faces $177,000 fraud case

Posted April 21 , 2004 -- A Lewisville chiropractor arrested on charges of insurance fraud last week submitted more than 46 claims worth more than $177,000 to insurance companies for services that weren't performed, according to a probable-cause affidavit obtained this week. - full story

Chiropractic Office Owner Admit Scam Over Billing

April 8 , 2004 -- The owner of two North Philadelphia chiropractic offices pleaded guilty to defrauding health insurers by submitting phony patient claims and agreed to pay $1 million in fines and restitution. - full story