Crime Lands in the Crosshairs: A shocking indictment has been handed down in the case of Gibson Condie, a Powell psychologist accused of orchestrating a massive health care fraud scheme that bilked Wyoming Medicaid out of approximately $6,848,808.
According to the indictment, Condie submitted an astonishing 234 counts of fraudulent bills to Wyoming Medicaid through his business Big Horn Basin Mental Health Group, Inc.. These claims were for mental health services that Condie claimed to have provided, but in reality, he had not. Furthermore, many of the services were provided by unlicensed individuals, who were not authorized to receive payment from Medicaid.
The indictment also alleges that Condie overbilled Medicaid for clinical assessments, submitted claims for services that were never provided, and billed for services that Medicaid did not cover.
The scope of Condie’s alleged scheme is staggering. Between June 2012 and February 2016, he submitted fraudulent claims totaling approximately $6,848,808. This represents a significant blow to the Medicaid program, which relies on the trust of its beneficiaries to provide necessary services.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt, and Condie is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, if convicted, he faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years on each count of health care fraud. If convicted on multiple counts, the sentences could be imposed consecutively.
The investigation into Condie’s activities was a collaborative effort between the FBI, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General, and the Wyoming Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in the healthcare industry. Medicaid relies on the honesty and integrity of its providers to deliver essential services to those in need. When those providers fail to uphold that trust, the consequences can be devastating.
Gibson Condie, 234 counts of health care fraud, Wyoming, May 19th, 2016. Condie faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years on each count if convicted. The total amount of fraudulent claims submitted is approximately $6,848,808.
Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: White Collar Crime|Healthcare
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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