Tara Rios, who lost her seat to J.M. Lozano in March, was charged with allegedly referring Medicaid beneficiaries to McAllen, Texas-based oral surgeon Gary Schwarz, DDS. In exchange, Mr. Rios received 15 percent of all Medicaid payments made to him for the referred beneficiaries. The other dental professionals are accused of similar charges.
Read the Valley Central news report about Ms. Tara Rios’ alleged fraud.
Read other coverage about Medicaid fraud:
– Florida Internist Will Serve 3 Years for Medicaid Fraud
– Owner of Connecticut Labs Accused of Bilking $1M From Medicaid
– Vermont Oral Surgeon Accused of 23 Counts of Medicaid Fraud Pleads Not Guilty
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