According to the report, MFCUs obtained 1,341 criminal convictions in Medicaid fraud cases last year and nearly $1 billion in criminal recoveries. Criminal convictions involved a variety of provider types, most notably home health agencies.
MCFUs also obtained 879 civil settlements and judgments in 2013 with more than $1.5 billion in civil recoveries, according to the annual report.
The annual report highlights achievements from investigations and prosecutions conducted by the 50 MCFUs along with related OIG oversight activities.
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