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Durable Medical Equipment Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in $11 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

The former owner of a defunct durable medical equipment clinic based in Miami pleaded guilty today for his role in an $11 million Medicare fraud scheme. Francisco Enrique Chavez, 36, of Miami, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Seitz in the Southern District of Florida to one count of health care fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on Feb. 11, 2014.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:November 21, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions