A Minatare woman who owns Campbell Pharmacy in Oshkosh, Joan Kicken, has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to filing false Medicaid claims. The 65-year-old was charged with fraudulently obtaining payment on behalf of a recipient of medical assistance. Kicken must also pay $76,963.90 in restitution to Nebraska Medicaid and her pharmacist’s license has been revoked. A joint investigation found that she submitted false claims for prescription drugs not authorized by a medical practitioner and received payment for them. Kicken’s guilty plea resulted in the dismissal of a forgery charge. The case was investigated by state and federal officials and prosecuted by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. This highlights the importance of combating fraud in Medicaid programs to ensure resources are used efficiently. Members of the public can subscribe to KNOP News 2 for the latest updates on this case and breaking news alerts.
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