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Michigan Doctor Sentenced for $6.3M Medicare Fraud Scheme

6/28/2025

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Dr. Sophie Toya, a physician from Michigan, faces a four-year prison sentence for orchestrating a staggering $6.3 million Medicare fraud. By falsely prescribing nearly 8,000 unnecessary orthotic braces to over 2,600 patients, she exploited the system for personal gain. In addition to her prison term, Toya must repay over $3.6 million in restitution.

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Story summary

Dr. Sophie Toya, a physician from Michigan, faces a four-year prison sentence for orchestrating a staggering $6.3 million Medicare fraud. By falsely prescribing nearly 8,000 unnecessary orthotic braces to over 2,600 patients, she exploited the system for personal gain. In addition to her prison term, Toya must repay over $3.6 million in restitution.