Physician Practice Roundup—Doctor sentenced to prison for fraud; Patients with depression go untreated

A New York surgeon was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the submission of millions of dollars in false and fraudulent Medicare claims; Despite efforts to detect and treat depression during primary care visits, a study found that only one-third of patients who are diagnosed start treatment for the condition and more physician practice news from around the web.

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