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US Cardiologist faces severe action for unindicated angiography
US: A US-based cardiac surgeon is now facing serious actions from the government on account of performing unnecessary angiographies on patients in whom the procedure was not medically indicated.The doctor is a dual citizen of the United States and Ghana and is accused of committing 56 counts of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft. The doctor submitted fraudulent claims to...
US: A US-based cardiac surgeon is now facing serious actions from the government on account of performing unnecessary angiographies on patients in whom the procedure was not medically indicated.
The doctor is a dual citizen of the United States and Ghana and is accused of committing 56 counts of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft. The doctor submitted fraudulent claims to their insurance companies stating he performed athrectomies for over more than 800 patients and unethically obtained over USD 29 million.
Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.