Michigan pharmacy tech pleads guilty in $5.6 million healthcare fraud scheme
A former Metro Detroit pharmacy technician pleaded guilty to federal charges over a $5.6 million oxycodone scheme.
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A former Metro Detroit pharmacy technician pleaded guilty to federal charges over a $5.6 million oxycodone scheme.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
A Dearborn Heights pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to a federal charge over his role in a $3 million medical insurance fraud scheme, authorities said.
A former Saginaw physician will stand trial on 23 counts of Medicaid fraud, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend more than six years in prison in connection with a $6 million health care fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers plan to save money in the state's Medicaid program by limiting the use of popular weight loss drugs to people with diabetes and those who are classified as morbidly obese.
States are battling for their piece of $50 billion in federal rural health funding, but it's not just hospitals vying for the money. Tech startups and policy demands are raising the stakes as Medicaid cuts loom.
Three people were charged with Medicaid fraud over a mileage reimbursement program, the Michigan attorney general's office said.
Under a new law, many Americans will have to meet a work requirement to obtain and keep their Medicaid coverage. But due to an exemption, millions living in areas of high unemployment could be spared.
The former CEO of a Farmington Hills, Michigan, health care business has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a complaint alleging the business defrauded Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Friday.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Dr. Molly O'Shea explains what the proposed changes in Medicaid could mean to Michigan residents - whether they are on Medicaid or get health care paid for through other plans.
While Michiganders follow what the Senate will decide to do with this bill ahead of the self-imposed July 4 deadline, one woman says it is an anxious time for her and her family.
Republicans claim 4.8 million Americans on Medicaid who could work choose not to. The GOP's work-requirement legislation could sweep up disabled people who say they're unable to hold jobs.
Older, wealthier Americans would see the biggest lifetime benefit from the Republican budget bill, while younger generations could see losses, a new analysis says.
The highest-earning U.S. households would see the biggest gains under the GOP budget package thanks to tax cuts, CBO analysis finds.
The 33-year-old woman is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit Medicaid fraud and ten counts of making false claims in Medicaid fraud.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims the federal budget plan currently moving through Congress will cost Michiganders $900 million in benefit cuts.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stage on Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, touching on various topics, such as education, infrastructure and Medicaid.
A former Detroit pharmacist who was accused of filling prescriptions while his license was suspended is heading to trial, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which passed in the House and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate, aims to reduce Medicaid federal spending. One University of Michigan student worries about what that could mean for him.
As President Trump's "big beautiful bill" passes through Washington, D.C., millions risk losing their health insurance. In Metro Detroit, community members took to the streets to ensure everyone knew.
Organizers say the demographics most at risk with the cuts are already some of our most vulnerable: pregnant women, people with disabilities and seniors.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
New data examining the top 20 most dangerous cities in Michigan for crashes found that one Metro Detroit city ranked second.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
In November 2025, Amazon introduced its drone delivery service, Prime Air, which is available only at its Pontiac and Hazel Park locations in Michigan.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.
The former Uniroyal property spans about 40 acres just east of Belle Isle, directly next to a riverwalk that now attracts thousands of visitors.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Warm air and some sunshine will build for Friday with even warmer air and evening storms for Saturday.
Along Detroit’s riverfront, one of the city’s most visible development sites still largely sits empty. The former Uniroyal property spans about 40 acres just east of Belle Isle, directly next to a riverwalk that now attracts thousands of visitors.
Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service, Prime Air, nationwide after a pilot program in Metro Detroit.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and similar utility companies for seeking rate hikes within two years of Clean Air Act violations.