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Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Hal Abrahamson, a podiatrist with offices in Plainview, Long Island, and Rego Park, Queens, was sentenced by United States District Judge Denis R. Hurley to one year and a day in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme. The Court also ordered Abrahamson to pay restitution of $869,651, a $50,000 fine and forfeit $177,000. On June 26, 2018, Abrahamson pleaded guilty to health care fraud in connection with the operation of his podiatry practice.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:July 19, 2019
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions