🚨 Overview
Federal prosecutors have charged Alabama physician Tommie Robinson, 43, in connection with a sweeping Medicare fraud telemedicine scheme that generated over $6 million in false claims.
🧬 Scheme Details
Between December 2018 and March 2021, Robinson allegedly collaborated with telemedicine companies to authorize medical orders for durable medical equipment (DME) and cancer-related genetic testing—without ever examining or speaking to the patients.  Telemarketing scripts targeting Medicare recipients actively pre-filled these orders.
- No direct patient contact
- Orders based on telemarketing calls
- Claims submitted for medically unnecessary services
- Kickbacks involved in the referral process
đź’¸ Financial Impact
The fraudulent documentation actively caused over $6 million in Medicare fraud telemedicine scheme claims for unnecessary and improperly authorized equipment and tests. The scheme exploited vulnerable patients and undermined the integrity of telehealth services.
⚖️ Legal Consequences
Robinson faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and fines up to $250,000 or double the financial loss.  The judge will determine the sentencing based on federal guidelines and their discretion.
đź‘Ą Agencies Involved
The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and officials from HHS-OIG, FBI Boston, USPS Inspection Service, Department of Labor, and the Defense Criminal Investigation Service. Prosecutors include Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Locker and attorneys from the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit.
đź“Ś Note
No court has yet proven any allegations. The law presumes Robinson innocent until a court finds him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.