Callie Jean Black was one of three arrested on federal charges for a scheme that allegedly bilked Medicare out of more than $30 million for hospice services often provided to patients who were not terminally ill.
resident Juanita Antenor, 59, who remains at large and is believed to be in the Philippines, were named in a 14-count indictment unsealed Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Black and Contreras pleaded not guilty following their arrest Tuesday and were granted release on bond. Antenor owned two hospice companies that billed Medicare and Medi-Cal for unnecessary services or services that were never provided, prosecutors allege.Contreras, who was on probation imposed by the California Medical Board while he was allegedly part of the scheme, provided fraudulent certifications for some of the patients, including some he claimed to have examined but never actually saw, according to the indictment filed in Los Angeles federal court.
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