Tag: telemedicine
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Governor Sherrill Enacts Key Legislation for New Jersey's FY2027
Governor Sherrill signed several bills into law today, authorizing significant funding for infrastructure, environmental projects, and transportation for FY2027. The legislation also addresses public safety at scrap metal businesses, clarifies education payments, and revises telemedicine prescription rules.
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Governor Sherrill Enacts Key Infrastructure and Safety Legislation
Governor Sherrill signed key legislation today, authorizing FY2027 loans for New Jersey's infrastructure, including hazard mitigation, environmental, and transportation projects. New laws also address scrap metal business safety and telemedicine prescription rules for controlled substances.
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Telemedicine Owner Sentenced to 10 Years for $136M Medicare Fraud Scheme
Jean Wilson, a Georgia nurse practitioner and telemedicine owner, received a 10-year prison sentence and $66 million restitution for a $136 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical equipment and drugs.
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Ohio Doctor Sentenced to Probation, Ordered to Pay Nearly $1M for Medicare Fraud
Ohio physician Muna Orra received five years probation and must pay nearly $1 million in restitution for Medicare fraud. She approved unnecessary medical equipment and genetic tests via a telemedicine company without proper patient review.
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Three Members of International Organization Sentenced in $2 Billion Telemedicine Fraud
Three members of a Moscow-based criminal organization received lengthy prison sentences for a $2 billion telemedicine healthcare fraud scheme, defrauding private insurers nationwide through fake prescriptions and ghost visits.
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