Thomson business owner convicted of Medicare fraud
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Jury found
The jury deliberated less than five hours. A sentencing date before Chief Judge
According to the indictment and evidence presented at trial, from 2014 through 2016, as part of the scheme, Pate submitted thousands of false claims, fabricated patient files, and falsified prescriptions from doctors for items such as heavy-duty wheelchairs while providing much cheaper standard wheelchairs to patients -- and pocketing the substantial difference in cost. The evidence further showed that Pate used the money she stole from Medicare through this fraud to pay for jewelry, including a 1.5 carat diamond and a Rolex watch.
"Health care fraud, particularly that which targets the insurance system for elderly and vulnerable patients, is despicable," said
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