Michigan surgeon gets prison time for $7M Medicare fraud scheme
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
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A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
A Dearborn Heights pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to a federal charge over his role in a $3 million medical insurance fraud scheme, authorities said.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend more than six years in prison in connection with a $6 million health care fraud scheme.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, experts say.
The former CEO of a Farmington Hills, Michigan, health care business has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a complaint alleging the business defrauded Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Friday.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
Michigan Democrats and Republicans are sending contrasting messages regarding moves made by the Trump administration.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Four pharmacists were sentenced after investigation of $13 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Muhammad Zafar, 53, of Wayne County, pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Class-action suits allege faulty algorithms are behind rise in wrongful rejections of necessary care for elderly beneficiaries.
The Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices. It's starting with insulin and other commonly used medications.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
The fight over the nation's debt limit could have very real implications on everything from your 401(k) to Social Security.
Detroit's public libraries are a daily resource for thousands of people, but behind the scenes, many of the buildings are showing their age.
Wednesday was the first full day of witness testimony, including from an assistant medical examiner and state police investigators.
An independent investigation is underway into University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker over alleged "lewd" comments made in a group chat, the university said on Wednesday.
The owner of a daycare in Waterford is sounding the alarm after catching multiple drivers blowing past a stopped school bus outside the facility.
A win against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 would make the drought disappear.
Prosecutors say they received a warrant request but determined that the individual acted in self-defense and that there wasn't enough evidence to prove otherwise.
The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state's lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court.
A Metro Detroit attorney is facing over two dozen charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material.
Detroit's public libraries are a daily resource for thousands of people, but behind the scenes, many of the buildings are showing their age.
Wednesday was the first full day of witness testimony, including from an assistant medical examiner and state police investigators.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state's lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court.
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
A win against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 would make the drought disappear.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Detroit's public libraries are a daily resource for thousands of people, but behind the scenes, many of the buildings are showing their age.
The trial against a man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer continued on Wednesday.
The owner of a daycare in Waterford Township, Michigan, is sounding the alarm after catching multiple drivers blowing past a stopped school bus outside the facility.
The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit flew over Cheboygan County and provides an aerial view of flooding in the county.
Large chunks of ice rammed into homes along Michigan's Black Lake in the northeastern Lower Peninsula as constant spring rainfall and winter melt left many homes flooded and threatened to overflow stressed dam systems.