🚨 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

💸 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.

👥 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.

📌 Note
No court has yet proven any allegations. The law presumes Robinson innocent until a court finds him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.