Ms. Scott-Guiler, who does not have a medical degree, admitted to filling out prescriptions for patients at the medical center. The prescriptions were pre-signed by Charles C. Njoku, MD, a general surgeon at the facility. An assistant U.S. attorney also said Ms. Scott-Guiler examined and treated patients on Tuesdays and whenever Dr. Njoku was out of town, according to the report.
The district judge presiding over the case concluded that Ms. Scott-Guiler had “less fault” in the scheme, thereby sentencing her with probation rather than the maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and $500,000 fine, according to the report.
Dr. Njoku also pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud and illegal distribution of a controlled substance. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 29.
Read the news report about Ms. Veronica Scott-Guiler’s sentence.
Read other coverage about the case involving Dr. Charles Njoku:
– Ohio Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Charges, Allowing Office Manager to Treat Patients
