Pa. Man Gets Probation for Helping to Bilk Insurance Company

February 19, 2008

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to three years’ probation for defrauding an insurance company with the help of a chiropractor.

A federal judge in Pittsburgh also ordered 31-year-old Brandon Burns of Murrysville to pay back Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield more than $64,000.

Burns pleaded guilty in November 2005 to health care fraud.

Prosecutors say from 1996 to 2002, Burns cooperated with a chiropractor, who submitted false claims worth $64,000 to the insurance company for fictitious treatment.

Prosecutors say the unnamed chiropractor paid Burns about $17,000 for his cooperation.

Topics Carriers Pennsylvania

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  • February 19, 2008 at 2:22 am
    Full story says:
    I did see another news article about this one. It was the Chiropractor that enlisted his help. One of the main charecters missing is the good doctor who should have their lice... read more
  • February 19, 2008 at 1:39 am
    KOB says:
    I Certainly hope that the "unnamed chiropractor" is eventually named and nabbed for his crime. Restitution $$$$+++, should be paid. Unfortunately, fraud against an insurer is... read more
  • February 19, 2008 at 1:07 am
    deeww says:
    I think the prosecutor did an excellent job, however, no mention of what happens to the doctors and chiropractors who facilitate this fraud... are they allowed to continue wit... read more

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