According to a June 22 news release from the Justice Department, Markita Barnes, who operated Here For You, a prenatal care coordination agency, was indicted on June 21 with multiple counts of healthcare fraud, in addition to violations of anti-kickback laws, money laundering and other charges.
The Justice Department alleges Ms. Barnes paid kickbacks to women to enroll in prenatal care coordination services, which were reimbursed by the state’s Medicaid program. Ms. Barnes submitted millions of dollars worth of fraudulent claims for services never provided to these women, the Justice Department alleges.
If convicted, Ms. Barnes could face up to 20 years in prison, according to the Justice Department.
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