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Savannah Woman Charged In Health Care Fraud Scheme
Savannah, GA – Barbara J. Wallace, a 50-year-old woman from Savannah, Georgia, has been charged with eight counts of health care fraud in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury sitting in Savannah, Georgia.
The indictment alleges that Wallace operated MBA Diabetic Footwear Solutions (MBA), a business located in Savannah, Georgia, which was enrolled in the Georgia Medicaid program as a provider. Between April 2010 and June 2014, Wallace submitted and caused to be submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicaid by representing that a physician had actually authorized and approved patients to receive orthotic equipment when such items had not been ordered by a physician.
Additionally, the indictment alleges that Wallace submitted and caused to be submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicaid for orthotic equipment that was never delivered to Medicaid patients.
“Prosecuting health care fraud remains a top priority in the Southern District of Georgia,” said United States Attorney Edward J. Tarver. “We will vigorously investigate and prosecute those who seek to enrich themselves through fraudulent healthcare schemes.”
Wallace faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison for each of the eight counts of health care fraud. Each of these charges also carries a fine of up to $250,000.
“This indictment should act as a reminder that the Office of Inspector General is committed to pursuing all allegations of health care fraud,” said Derrick L. Jackson, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General in Atlanta. “Health care providers who choose to bill for services that were never provided will soon find themselves the subject of an investigation.”
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens said, “My office has and will continue to aggressively prosecute Medicaid fraud here in Georgia. We will continue to protect Georgia taxpayers’ resources to the fullest possible extent from those who seek to defraud the Medicaid system.”
If convicted, Wallace will face a maximum penalty of ten years in prison for each of the eight counts of health care fraud. Each of these charges also carries a fine of up to $250,000.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Health Care Fraud
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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