Florida CEO Convicted in Medicare Fraud | San Francisco News

A Florida CEO, Simon Katz, 43, just got a guilty verdict for conspiring to defraud Medicare through his California home health agency. Alongside his wife and former staff, he allegedly allowed unqualified caregivers, billed for nonexistent services, faked inspections, and pressured employees to lie to the FBI. After a six-day trial, Katz faces up to 20 years and a $250K fine, while his wife already served a plea deal with 2 years, $500K restitution, and a $50K fine. The case sends a stark warning: don’t try to game the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ad8c62a337e1e11