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Orthofix Territory Manager Convicted for Committing Health Care Fraud and Paying Kickbacks

BOSTON - A former Orthofix territory manager was convicted today for health care fraud and paying kickbacks. Hunter A. Rigsby, 33, of Knoxville, Tenn., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to health care fraud and paying kickbacks. Rigsby was a territory manager for Orthofix, Inc., a company that sold bone growth stimulator medical devices. Bone growth stimulators are used by patients who have broken bones or spinal fusions that are not healing properly.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 14, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions