Fraudulent Drug Tests Cost Medicaid Millions | Winston–Salem News

A 55-year-old woman, Gwendolyn Singleton, owner of Joelle’s Center of Hope, pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud after falsely billing North Carolina Medicaid for over $1.7 million in nonexistent drug tests between 2021 and 2023. The center’s staff, including the doctor and nurse practitioner on the claims, confirmed they never ordered the tests. Medicaid paid out the fraudulent amount, undermining critical resources for substance abuse treatment. Singleton faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing set for October 22nd. The case, investigated by HHS, the North Carolina AG’s Office, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, highlights the consequences of exploiting public health systems. 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/db210ac8de14d2cb