# DOJ Charges Medicare Fraud in Michigan

The Department of Justice has indicted Emory Matthews and co-defendant Yolanda Matthews for conspiring to fraudulently bill Medicare $4.75 million for psychotherapy services never provided at an adult day care center in Michigan. This enforcement action underscores the DOJ's ongoing commitment to combating health care fraud, particularly within Medicare programs, and highlights the critical need for rigorous compliance and oversight among contractors and providers working with federal health care funds.

- The case involves federal agencies including DOJ, FBI Detroit Field Office, and HHS Office of Inspector General, emphasizing interagency collaboration in fraud detection and prosecution.
- Procurement professionals and contractors in health care services should reinforce internal controls and compliance programs to mitigate risks of fraudulent billing and potential legal consequences.
- This enforcement signals continued federal scrutiny on Medicare billing practices, suggesting that organizations must prioritize transparency and accurate documentation to maintain eligibility for federal contracts and reimbursements.
- Health care providers and contractors operating in Michigan and similar jurisdictions should be particularly vigilant given the geographic focus of this case.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

### Key Quotes
> The Department of Justices Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program, currently comprised of nine strike forces operating in federal districts across the country, has charged more than 6,200 defendants who collectively billed federal health care programs and private insurers more than $45 billion since 2007.
> — Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General

### Sources
- [ Office of Public Affairs |  Repeat Felon Arrested and Charged in $4.75M Medicare Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/repeat-felon-arrested-and-charged-475m-medicare-fraud-scheme) - DOJ