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Florida Jury Convicts HealthSplash Founder of $1B Medicare Fraud

5/14/2026

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A Florida federal jury convicted HealthSplash founder Brett Blackman of a Medicare fraud scheme that stole over $1 billion.
Prosecutors said the scheme used forged orders, offshore call centers and spam mailers to pressure seniors.
The Justice Department said the bust was among the largest under President Donald Trump, noting Blackman faces up to 20 years and the anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance continuing prosecutions.

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A Florida federal jury convicted HealthSplash founder Brett Blackman of a Medicare fraud scheme that stole over $1 billion.
Prosecutors said the scheme used forged orders, offshore call centers and spam mailers to pressure seniors.
The Justice Department said the bust was among the largest under President Donald Trump, noting Blackman faces up to 20 years and the anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance continuing prosecutions.