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Former Health Management Associates Executive Indicted for Obstruction in Florida
Fort Myers, Florida – Former Health Management Associates (HMA) executive Joshua S. Putter (48, Needham, Massachusetts) has been indicted for obstruction-related offense. According to the indictment, Putter knowingly falsified or made false entry in a document on or about October 7, 2008, with the intent to impede, obstruct or influence any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States.
Putter made his initial appearance and arraignment in federal court yesterday, and was released on bond. A status conference hearing is set for December 9, 2013, before the Honorable John E. Steele. The case has been scheduled for the January 2014 trial calendar.
According to the indictment, Putter’s actions were in violation of the federal criminal laws. An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed a violation of the federal criminal laws, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David G. Lazarus and Chief Assistant United States Attorney Nicole H. Waid.
Health Management Associates, a healthcare company, has been the subject of several investigations and lawsuits in the past. The company has faced allegations of improper billing and Medicare fraud.
Putter’s indictment is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the company’s practices. If convicted, Putter faces a maximum penalty of twenty years in federal prison.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, particularly in the healthcare industry where patient safety and trust are paramount.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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