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Oasis Acupuncture LLC and its owner, Dr. Hui-Li Yuan, have been caught in a scheme to bilk the Department of Veterans Affairs out of thousands of dollars. In Orlando, Florida, the acupuncture clinic submitted inflated claims for services that didn’t meet the minimum time requirements, resulting in the VA overpaying for their claims. The scam, which involved billing for acupuncture needle reinsertion services that didn’t meet the 15-minute per needle requirement, has now been settled for $100,000.
The settlement is the result of a joint effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy R. Bloor led the investigation, which demonstrates the government’s commitment to combating healthcare fraud and protecting veterans’ care.
The False Claims Act is a powerful tool in the fight against healthcare fraud, and this case highlights its effectiveness. Tips from the public can be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs OIG Hotline, and the government encourages anyone with information about potential fraud to come forward.
The $100,000 settlement is a significant outcome, but it’s also a reminder that healthcare fraud can have serious consequences. As U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe stated, protecting veterans and their care is paramount, and this settlement demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring compliance and proper billing by all providers.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
