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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alanna Durkin Richer

Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown

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Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion, the Justice Department said on Thursday.

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the charges against doctors, nurse practitioners and others across the U.S. accused of a variety of scams, including a $900 million scheme in Arizona targeting dying patients.

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