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Owner and Administrator of Miami Home Health Companies Pleads Guilty for Role in $74 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

A Miami resident who owned a home health care company and was the administrator of another home health care company pleaded guilty today for her participation in a $74 million Medicare fraud scheme. Elsa Ruiz, 45, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Marcia G. Cooke in the Southern District of Florida to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Her sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 8, 2014.

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Action Details

  • Date:July 23, 2014
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions