Columbus, Ohio – In a shocking turn of events, Eric Isakov, 45, owner of Columbus-based Janis Home Health Care, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for defrauding the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Isakov was also ordered to pay restitution of $900,000 for his crimes.
According to testimony at the plea hearing, Isakov paid individuals to sign up with Janis Home Health Care and then billed Medicare for services provided to them between January 2010 and March 2013. He also paid patients’ uncovered costs for durable medical equipment and paid monthly emergency monitoring services for several patients in return for their agreement to allow Janis to provide home health services.
Furthermore, Isakov paid $30,000 in kickbacks to service coordinators of senior living facilities and employees of physician groups in exchange for the referral of residents/patients to Janis for home health care services. This practice is strictly prohibited by Medicare and Medicaid rules, as it encourages people to sign up for unnecessary health care services.
The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr. on an unspecified date. Isakov pleaded guilty on February 6, 2014, to one count of health care fraud.
Isakov’s scheme was uncovered through a cooperative investigation conducted by FBI agents, Health and Human Services Inspector General agents, and agents in Attorney General DeWine’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board also revoked Isakov’s physical therapist license.
Assistant United States Attorney Ken Affeldt and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Constance Nearhood with Ohio Attorney General DeWine’s Office represented the United States in the criminal case, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Malek represented the United States in the civil case. Individuals or healthcare company employees who suspect fraud against government health insurance programs can report them anonymously online at www.stopmedicarefraud.gov or by calling 1-800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).
Ohioans can also report suspected Medicaid fraud to Attorney General DeWine’s office by calling 1-800-282-0515 or visiting www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.
Defendant: Eric Isakov
Criminal Charges: One count of health care fraud
City and State: Columbus, Ohio
Date: February 6, 2014 (plea date)
Sentence: 42 months in prison, plus two years of supervised release, and restitution of $900,000
Dollar Amounts: $900,000 restitution, $1.8 million civil settlement
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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