WNY Home Health Care Industry being Probed
Friday, April 18th, 2008.
Buffalo, NY - A statewide probe into the home health care industry is reaching into the Buffalo region. At his Buffalo office Thursday, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that subpoenas were issued to seven local home healthcare providers.
Investigators are looking into recent complaints of phony certifications and home aides who over-bill, never show up or abused their patients.
One local arrest was already made. Melody McKnight of Buffalo, is a recruiter for Willcare incorporated. She allegedly sold two false personal care aide certificates to undercover investigators for $450 and $250.
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