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Hospice Owner Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud

PHILADELPHIA - Matthew Kolodesh, a/k/a "Matvei Kolodech", 51, of Churchville, PA, was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud Medicare of more than $14 million through his home hospice business, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. A federal jury delivered its verdict today. Kolodesh's business, Home Care Hospice, Inc. ("HCH"), located at 2801Grant Avenue in Philadelphia, submitted claims totaling approximately $14.3 million for patients that were not eligible for or did not receive the hospice services billed to Medicare.

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Action Details

  • Date:October 17, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions