Long Island medical transportation companies among NY firms that stole from Medicaid in billing schemes, AG says
Attorney General Letitia James said her office had sent cease and desist notices to 54 companies warning of financial penalties and prison time.
Attorney general orders 54 medical transport companies to cease fraudulent billing
The medical transportation industry has been rife with operators who illegally charge Medicaid for services they didn't actually provide.
NY AG warns Medicaid transportation companies to ‘cease and desist’ fraudulent practices
Notices went out to 54 companies across the state that the attorney general's office contends are defrauding Medicaid.
Bus-ted! Attorney General unveils major Medicaid fraud investigation targeting transportation companies
State Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday that her office uncovered at least 55 transportation companies across the state have been billing Medicaid for non-existent rides, resulting in an estimated loss of tens of millions of dollars each year to New York taxpayers.
New York AG puts medical transport industry 'on notice' for Medicaid fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she is taking new measures to halt Medicaid fraud by medical transportation companies using fake billing schemes. The attorney general's office issued cease-and-desist letters to 54 transportation companies throughout the state,
Measures to stop medical transportation fraud
"Transportation companies are billing Medicaid for fake rides and tolls, costing New York taxpayers tens of millions of dollars every year," said Attorney General Letitia James. "Today, we have uncovered 55 additional transportation companies operating throughout the state.
Non-emergency medical transportation company forced to suspend operations amid investigation
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Attorney General raises alarms about widespread fraud in Medicaid transit industry
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