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Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes health care crackdown

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  • Associated Press

  • June 23, 2026

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    Texas doctor Jason Finkelstein has been indicted for an $89 million health care fraud scheme involving unnecessary cardiovascular tests.

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    Finkelstein allegedly billed insurers for tests on college athletes, certifying results as normal without proper review.

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    The indictment claims Finkelstein's actions led to a patient's death after significant heart problems went undetected.

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    Prosecutors describe the scheme as sophisticated, involving deceptive marketing and phony diagnoses to secure insurance reimbursements.

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    Finkelstein's company used unqualified sonographers to perform tests and submitted claims across the country due to his licensing.

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Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes health care crackdown

  • by Associated Press

  • June 23, 2026

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