The U.S. Justice Department accused Martin’s Point Health Center in Portland, Maine, of Medicare fraud. According to a settlement announced on July 31, the Center will return $22.5 million to federal authorities while not admitting to wrong-doing. Revelations from whistle-blower Alicia Wilbur, once a Martin’s Point manager, prompted an investigation. She will receive $3.8 million for her pains, as per the False Claims Act More

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