Originally published June 23 2005
Indiana doctor accused of defrauding Medicaid out of $118,000
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
An ex-convict doctor faces up to 10 years in prison, reports Indianapolis' WISH-TV 8, as Dr. Thomas Hoshour was accused of defrauding Medicaid out of $118,000 in psychological services that he never administered to patients.
An ex-convict doctor who pleaded guilty to a state charge for bilking insurance companies now faces a federal charge after being accused of defrauding Medicaid.
Dr. Thomas Hoshour operated a string of detoxification treatment centers in central Indiana under the business name Sober Life Alternatives. A U.S. Attorney says the doctor was charged with health care fraud today following an investigation by the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Officials say Hoshour billed Medicaid for approximately $118,000 in psychological services that he never delivered to patients.
The federal charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison a $250,000 fine.
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