Florida oncology network that bilked cancer patients gets $67 million in COVID-19 aid

MIAMI HERALD

A Fort Myers-based oncology network that was Florida’s largest recipient of federal coronavirus relief dollars for healthcare facilities admitted last week to participating in a criminal conspiracy that limited treatment options available to cancer patients in order to maximize profits.

Florida Cancer Specialists, which employs 250 doctors in 100 facilities across Florida, admitted in federal court on April 30 that it worked with unnamed co-conspirators to limit cancer treatment options for patients, agreeing to pay a $100 million federal fine — the largest amount allowed by law — along with a $20 million state fine.

At nearly the same time, Florida Cancer Specialists was awarded $67 million in federal funds from the CARES Act  read more »