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Physician Felons: How to Stay Out of Prison

Pamela Wible MD

His license revoked, his high-risk patients left without care, Aaron was sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for insurance fraud. government convicted him for distributing controlled substances. Remember: First, do no harm to the government. This can be a defense to criminal charges, even if the government disagrees.

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In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured

Physician's Weekly

So began the stress of trying to pay for tens of thousands of dollars in treatment — without health insurance. Making sure he had insurance was the last thing on his mind, until recently, Fry said. Government-backed universal coverage has eluded U.S. “There is no help for middle-class America,” he said.