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Federal Freeze on Bank Account Could Shut Down Va. Rescue Squad
02/10/2012
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the squad as a corporation to force the forfeiture of $880,000 thought to have been made from alleged healthcare fraud.
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the squad as a corporation to force the forfeiture of $880,000 thought to have been made from alleged healthcare fraud.
Federal prosecutors have filed...
02/10/2012
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Inmate Death Raises Jurisdictional Concerns in Va.
12/30/2011
The state's jurisdiction-based policy on hospital care made sure the inmate was in an ambulance for a nearly four-hour ride.
The state's jurisdiction-based policy on hospital care made sure the inmate was in an ambulance for a nearly four-hour ride.
The state's jurisdiction-based...
12/30/2011
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Va. Rescue Squad Still Going After Fraud Scheme
07/24/2013
More than a year has passed since the squad landed in federal court on accusations of bilking Medicare and private insurers out of nearly $1 million
More than a year has passed since the squad landed in federal court on accusations of bilking Medicare and private insurers out of nearly $1 million
More than a year has passed...
07/24/2013
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Former Va. Rescue Squad President Gets Prison for Fraud
03/21/2013
Eddie W. Louthian, 61, raked in nearly $1M in fraudulent health care payments while with Saltville Rescue Squad.
Eddie W. Louthian, 61, raked in nearly $1M in fraudulent health care payments while with Saltville Rescue Squad.
Eddie W. Louthian, 61, raked in...
03/21/2013
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Defense Attorneys Go on Offense in Va. Squad`s Trial
09/22/2012
Lawyers defended the members of Saltville Rescue Squad's trial over allegations of health care fraud in U.S. District Court in Abingdon.
Lawyers defended the members of Saltville Rescue Squad's trial over allegations of health care fraud in U.S. District Court in Abingdon.
Lawyers defended the members of...
09/22/2012
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Va. Rescue Squad Trial Begins Monday
09/09/2012
On Monday morning prosecutors will try to prove the Saltville Rescue Squad bilked insurance companies out of millions in a federal health care fraud case.
On Monday morning prosecutors will try to prove the Saltville Rescue Squad bilked insurance companies out of millions in a federal health care fraud case.
On Monday morning prosecutors...
09/09/2012
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Saltville Rescue Squad trial begins Monday
09/09/2012
Sept. 09--ABINGDON, Va. -- Ambulances, medical supplies and even land could be up for grabs if the Saltville Rescue Squad loses its upcoming health-care fraud case in federal court. Beginning Monday morning, prosecutors will try to...
Sept. 09--ABINGDON, Va. -- Ambulances, medical supplies and even land could be up for grabs if the Saltville Rescue Squad loses its upcoming health-care fraud case in federal court. Beginning Monday morning, prosecutors will try to...
Sept. 09--ABINGDON, Va. --...
09/09/2012
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Va. Rescue Squad to Sell Rig to Pay Legal Fees
07/28/2012
Operating under a tight budget, the Saltville Rescue Squad want to sell one of its vehicles to pay attorney fees, hire consultants and investigators to battle fraud case.
Operating under a tight budget, the Saltville Rescue Squad want to sell one of its vehicles to pay attorney fees, hire consultants and investigators to battle fraud case.
Operating under a tight budget,...
07/28/2012
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Federal Judge Mulls Employment of Va. Rescue Squad Member Under Investigation
05/19/2012
A federal judge is considering whether the former manager of the Saltville Rescue Squad should be allowed to work there as a "coordinator" while a health-care fraud case continues.
A federal judge is considering whether the former manager of the Saltville Rescue Squad should be allowed to work there as a "coordinator" while a health-care fraud case continues.
A federal judge is considering...
05/19/2012
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Va. Rescue Squad Prepares to Fight Fraud Charges
04/27/2012
The Saltville Rescue Squad needs cash to defend itself against a charge of health care fraud. A judge has ruled it can use money from a frozen account for legal fees.
The Saltville Rescue Squad needs cash to defend itself against a charge of health care fraud. A judge has ruled it can use money from a frozen account for legal fees.
The Saltville Rescue Squad needs...
04/27/2012
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