What new charges is Oxford Center CEO Tamela Peterson facing?

Tamela Peterson is facing nine felony counts of health care fraud and false claims.

Where did the alleged health care fraud occur?

The new charges focus on the Oxford Recovery Center location in Brighton, Michigan.

Is Tamela Peterson involved in other legal cases?

Yes, Peterson is already facing charges in connection with the death of a child in a hyperbaric chamber incident.

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CEO Faces New Fraud Charges Amidst Fatal Case

21 Jan

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Summary

CEO faces nine new felony counts of health care fraud.
Charges stem from practices at Oxford Recovery Center in Brighton.
Peterson is also facing charges in a child's death.

CEO Faces New Fraud Charges Amidst Fatal Case

Tamela Peterson, the CEO of Oxford Center, has been arraigned on nine felony counts of health care fraud and false claims. These new charges follow allegations of fraudulent billing practices at the center's Brighton location, including billing for services not provided to patients. Each felony count carries a potential maximum sentence of four years in prison and a $50,000 fine.

Peterson is also currently facing charges related to the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion at the Oxford Center's Troy, Michigan facility. The Attorney General's office stated that Peterson was aware of and benefited from these fraudulent health care claim practices. Her next court appearance for a probable cause conference is scheduled for January 27, with a preliminary examination set for February 3.

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