Linda Rosenberg, a 59-year-old resident of Indiana, has pleaded guilty to Medicare fraud charges. Rosenberg allegedly conspired to receive kickbacks for the referral of Medicaid and Medicare patients to other service providers, dispensed a controlled substance outside of the scope of professional practice, and misbranded. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Rosenberg is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Berkowitz.
Rosenberg faces charges related to the felony offenses of conspiracy to receive kickbacks, dispensing a controlled substance, and misbranding. If convicted, the sentence will be determined by the judge after considering federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Meanwhile, Kenneth Robinson, a 36-year-old resident of Illinois, has been sentenced for health care fraud charges. Robinson pleaded guilty to submitting false claims to Indiana Medicaid for physician office visits in July 2011. He was sentenced to months of imprisonment and years of supervised release by Chief Judge Philip Simon.
According to documents filed in the case, Robinson caused over $5,000 in medical claims to be submitted to Indiana Medicaid and other medical insurance providers, including the Medicare program. The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Labor. Assistant United States Attorney Diane Berkowitz prosecuted the case.
Rosenberg’s case is a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in the healthcare system. Medicare and Medicaid are critical programs that provide vital services to millions of Americans. However, cases like Rosenberg’s highlight the risks of abuse and corruption within these systems.
The investigation and prosecution of Medicare and Medicaid fraud cases require a coordinated effort from law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. In this case, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation worked together to uncover the evidence that led to Rosenberg’s guilty plea.
The outcome of these cases sends a clear message to those who would seek to abuse the system: you will be held accountable. The efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors will continue to protect the integrity of Medicare and Medicaid, and ensure that these vital programs remain safe and secure for those who rely on them.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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