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Long Island Health Care Provider Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for $10 Million Medicare Fraud and HIPAA Identity Theft

Earlier today, Helene Michel, an owner and officer of Medical Solutions Management, Inc. ("MSM"), was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York. Michel was convicted after a three-week jury trial in August 2012 of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, and HIPAA identity theft crimes. At today's sentencing, Judge Bianco also ordered that Michel forfeit $1.3 million that was seized by the government at the time of her indictment.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:April 10, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions