Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced that a Louisiana physician was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $827,083 in restitution for his role in a kickback scheme.
Dr. Robert C. Smith in March 2022 waived indictment by a grand jury and pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, wire fraud and receiving illegal kickbacks.
From 2013 to 2017, Smith conspired with a medical supply company to dispense pain creams and patches to injured workers. The supply company handled billing for Smith and allegedly paid him 50% ...
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