Military Health System

Nasser Ordoubadi Pleas Guilty

Nasser Ordoubadi M.D. entered a guilty plea to two counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and mail fraud.

Gambro Healthcare Laboratory Services Enters Settlement Agreement

Agreement was the result of an investigation of allegations that Gambro defrauded TRICARE, Medicare and Medicaid by billing for laboratory services that were medically unnecessary, double billing and unbundling.

Dialysis Holdings Laboratory Services, Inc. Enters Settlement Agreement

The agreement was the result of an investigation of allegations that DHLSI defrauded TRICARE, Medicare and Medicaid by billing for laboratory services that were medically unnecessary, double billing Medicare Part B for tests that were included in the composite rate paid by Medicare Part A.

Markoll Indicted for Mail Fraud and Conspiracy

Richard Markoll, and his wife, Ernestine Binder Markoll were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in New Haven, Connecticut, on 14 counts of mail fraud, and 1 count of conspiracy.

Doctor Ira Liss Sentenced

Dr. Liss was sentenced to 15 months incarceration, 2 years supervised release, $29,000 in restitution, fined $5,000 and ordered to pay a special assessment fee of $600.

Secretary's Special Assistant for Military Deployments

Establishes a new position of “Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Military Deployment” (SA/MD). Responsibilities of the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses (OSAGWI) are transferred to the SA/MD and concurrently OSAGWI is abolished.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 7/27/2000
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

Lawrence Edwin Crumbliss Found Guilty

Crumbliss had been indicted on one count of embezzlement and one count of conspiracy to embezzle, and the jury returned guilty verdicts on both counts.

Dr Allen Lee Paris Convicted

Paris convicted for conspiring to submit false claims to the U.S. Government.

Dr. Mack Ordered to Pay Damages

Judgement orders Dr. Mack to pay the U.S. Government $773,847 in damages and a civil penalty of $725,000 for his involvement in the submission of false claims to the Government.

Qui Tams Against TRICARE Contractors Unsealed - The Good News Story

On March 12, 1999, qui tams were filed against many of the TRICARE contractors, current and past, alleging that millions of dollars had been incorrectly paid.

Debt Collection Assistance Officer Program to Assist Service Members with TRICARE Claims Collection Problems Memorandum

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 6/27/2000
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Information for Patients: About TRICARE

DCAO Program to Assist Service Members with TRICARE Claims Collection Problems

The full title for this policy is "Debt Collection Assistance Officer Program to Assist Service Members with TRICARE Claims Collection Problems".

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 6/27/2000
• Type: Memorandums
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John R. Stewart M.D. Sentenced for Making False Statements

John R. Stewart, M.D. was sentenced sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, 24-months supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution of $70,000. Stewart pled guilty to making false statements related to health care matters, submitting false claims to the U.S. Government, and mail fraud.

Policy for Standardized Appointment Types

• Identification #: 00-005
• Date: 5/25/2000
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

Sarantis and Patel Indicted

Drs. Kosmas Sarantis and Bipin Patel were indicted for conspiring with others to defraud TRICARE and Medicare health care programs by receiving kickback payments for patient referrals.