Michigan surgeon gets prison time for $7M Medicare fraud scheme
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
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A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
A Dearborn Heights pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to a federal charge over his role in a $3 million medical insurance fraud scheme, authorities said.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend more than six years in prison in connection with a $6 million health care fraud scheme.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, experts say.
The former CEO of a Farmington Hills, Michigan, health care business has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a complaint alleging the business defrauded Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Friday.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
Michigan Democrats and Republicans are sending contrasting messages regarding moves made by the Trump administration.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Four pharmacists were sentenced after investigation of $13 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Muhammad Zafar, 53, of Wayne County, pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Class-action suits allege faulty algorithms are behind rise in wrongful rejections of necessary care for elderly beneficiaries.
The Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices. It's starting with insulin and other commonly used medications.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
The fight over the nation's debt limit could have very real implications on everything from your 401(k) to Social Security.
A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Monroe County was found inside a vacant apartment, deputies reported.
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing is running 24-hour flight operations this week, the unit said.
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.
A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Monroe County was found inside a vacant apartment, deputies reported.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract.
Layers of paint accidentally created what is now one of the newest displays at Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
The Lyrids meteor shower peaks during late April. NASA says it is one of the oldest known meteor showers. Here's what to expect if you look for the shooting stars.
Monroe Public Schools athletic director Chet Hesson will be reinstated in his role as of Tuesday, the Southeast Michigan district's superintendent said.
Four people were rescued from the Detroit River, near the Gordie Howe International Bridge, after a boat capsized on Tuesday.
Layers of paint accidentally created what is now one of the newest displays at Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing.
There's a new traffic alert for motorists in Eastpointe as an area of Nine Mile Road is set up for a traffic shift and construction. Here's the look early Tuesday morning.