On April 12, a Chicago chiropractor, Clarence Brown III, was found guilty of committing fraudulent federal health care charges after a two-week trial. Brown is the owner of Dr. CB3 Wellness, Inc. and Apex Integrated Medical Center, Ltd. in Chicago. He was convicted on all nine counts of health care fraud against him, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Each count is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
From 2016 to 2020, Brown allegedly submitted false claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for health care services that were never provided to patients. Some of the claims were for services supposedly provided when Brown was not even in Illinois. To support his fake claims, Brown created medical documents and billed BCBS $1.3 million for services provided to two families. He received $750,000 from the insurance provider for these false claims.
Brown’s sentencing is scheduled for July 23, 2024. If convicted, he could face significant prison time for his fraudulent activities in defrauding the insurance provider and submitting false claims for services not rendered.
In conclusion, Clarence Brown III’s conviction on all nine counts of health care fraud against him is a clear indication that he engaged in unethical practices while running his chiropractic centers in Chicago. His actions not only misled Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois but also caused harm to patients who did not receive the necessary care they needed. It is hoped that this conviction will serve as a deterrent to other healthcare providers who may be tempted to engage in similar activities in the future.