From 2010 and continuing through August 2013, Dr. Davida certified numerous patients as confined to the home and in need of skilled nursing services, when, in fact, they were able to leave their homes and did not need such services.
In a plea agreement, Dr. Davida said he provided the false certifications because he feared the home health agencies would stop sending him referrals if he didn’t provide them.
Medicare paid home health agencies more than $20 million based on orders signed by Dr. Davida, according to the DOJ.
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