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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amy Beth Hanson

Montana doctor overprescribed meds and overbilled health care to pad his income, prosecutors say

THOM BRIDGE

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A Montana cancer doctor for years saw up to 70 patients a day, double-billed federal health care programs and overprescribed pain medications to boost his income, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday while announcing a civil lawsuit against him and a $10.8 million settlement with the hospital where he worked.

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