Boston.com
9 months agoPublic health
Canton surgeon convicted of health care fraud in opioid scheme
An orthopedic surgeon in Canton, Massachusetts was convicted of health care fraud involving opioid prescriptions.
The surgeon billed more than 60 patients per day and prescribed opioids that were not medically needed.
The conviction highlights the commitment to combat opioid abuse and protect taxpayer-funded health care programs. [ more ]