June 10, 2015

a Georgia dentist was convicted for misuse of Medicaid funds, pleading guilty to criminal charges and civilly settled allegations of fraud for $324,327.05. According to the allegations, the defendant knowingly billed for services provided on certain days when he was not in the office. On those days, unqualified staff performed services, which were then billed as if the dentist had performed the services. In connection with his plea, the defendant also surrendered his license to practice dentistry. GA