Military Health System

Copper Head

Copper Head testing was similar to Autumn Gold testing in that the test used simulants only. The primary difference between Copper Head and Autumn Gold was Copper Head was designed to use simulants to learn biological agents’ characteristics in frigid temperatures. Copper Head was conducted in international waters in the North Atlantic.

Grace Hosptial Settles Qui Tam Lawsuit

Grace Hospital fraudulently classified inpatients as observation outpatients and billed for respiratory therapy services that were not provided.

John A. Campa III Sentenced

Campa sentenced to 24 months incarceration followed by a period of supervised release of 3 years, $219,650.36 restitution, and a special assessment of $5,550. Campa was ordered to perform 150 hours of community service.

Caritas Medical Group Paid Fine

Caritas Medical Group agreed to pay $196,521 to settle allegations under the False Claims Act

P&T Meeting - August 2001

Minutes for the DoD P&T Committee Meeting from August 2001

P&T Executive Council - August 2001

Minutes for the DoD P&T Executive Committee Meeting from August 2001

Foreign Humanitarian Assistance Joint Publication 3-07.6

• Identification #: 3-07.6
• Date: 8/15/2001
• Type: Guidelines
• Topics: Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief

Policy for FY02 Dental Officer Multiyear Retention Bonus (DOMRB) Pay Plan

• Identification #: 01-023
• Date: 8/15/2001
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

Samuel E. Wahba Found Guilty

Samuel E. Wahba, pharmacist and owner of Sam’s Drug and Medical, was found guilty of one count violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, one count Medicaid provider fraud, and two counts grand theft.

Dr. Steven K. Brooks Sentenced

Brooks had previously pled guilty on January 12, 2001 to a 1-count criminal information charging prescription drug marketing act fraud (unlicensed wholesaling of prescription drugs).

15-Count Indictment Returned Against Rick A. Shacker

Dr. Shacker allegedly filed false corporate and personal Federal income tax returns, and committed tax evasion and conspiracy. Dr. Shacker was also indicted on 11 counts of alleged mail fraud and 12 count sof allegedly filing false claims submitted to TRICARE.

DoD Policy on Blood Donor Deferral Criteria for variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

• Identification #: 01-022
• Date: 8/9/2001
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

M2 Current HCPR

This document describes the M2 Current Health Care Provider Records

M2 Current Classes of Variables

This document describes the M2 Current Classes of Variables

Suman Dewan M.D. Pled Guilty

This plea is a result of an investigation of allegations Dewan submitted false claims by billing TRICARE, Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan for skin graft procedures.