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Dallas doctors charged in $12 million healthcare fraud scheme

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November 20, 2023

Dallas doctors charged in $12 million healthcare fraud scheme

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DALLAS – Two North Texas doctors have been charged for healthcare fraud after allegedly being paid approximately $12 million for fraudulent services.

Doctors Desi Barroga and Deno Barroga were arrested last week in connection to the multi-million dollar scheme and charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, five counts of healthcare fraud and one count of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance each.

The U.S. Attorney for the Northen District of Texas says that the Barrogas operated a pain management clinic in Dallas.

Patients there received prescriptions for doses of hydrocodone, oxycodone and morphine, according to court documents.

As part of monthly visits, patients would submit claims to insurance, claiming they received dozens of corticosteroid injections.

“The doctors would place a needle on the patient’s body without actually piercing the skin to mimic an injection. If patients actually received any injections they would generally receive only a small amount,” said a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

In some cases, the doctors allegedly told insurance companies that they provided over 80 injections to a patient on one date, according to court documents.

The doctors billed health care benefit programs and were paid approximately $12 million for the services.

If convicted, the Barrogas face up to 10 years in federal prison for each count of health care fraud and up to 20 years for the distribution of a controlled substance.

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PIAA football Class 4A championship game preview: Aliquippa vs. Dallas | Trib HSSN

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December 6, 2023

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PIAA football Class 4A championship game preview: Aliquippa vs. Dallas | Trib HSSN

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 11:48 PM

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Aliquippa’s John Tracy scores his second touchdown past Selinsgrove’s Tucker Teats during their PIAA Class 4A semifinal on Friday.

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Aliquippa’s Tikey Hayes celebrates his second touchdown against Selinsgrove during their PIAA Class 4A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Central Cambria High School.

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Aliquippa’s Tekoah Gilbert recovers a fumble against Selinsgrove during their PIAA Class 4A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Central Cambria High School.
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The second of six PIAA championship games features several standout juniors as District 2 champion Dallas, fresh off a double overtime victory over defending champion Bishop McDevitt, battles WPIAL champion Aliquippa, which is in the state title game for a third straight year.

This is the 35th year of the PIAA football playoffs, which began in 1988.

Since then, the state championship games have been played at one site the last 31 years, first at Mansion Park in Altoona, then at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, and this is the second year the games take place at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg.

Here are some Class 4A anniversaries:

• 35 years ago in 1988: Central Catholic defeated Cedar Cliff, 14-7

• 30 years ago in 1993: North Hills edged Central Bucks West, 15-14

• 25 years ago in 1998: Central Bucks West crushed New Castle, 56-7

• 20 years ago in 2003: North Penn knocked off Central Catholic, 37-10

• 10 years ago in 2013: St. Joseph’s Prep beat Central Catholic, 35-10

• Five years ago in 2018: Cathedral Prep rolled past Imhotep Charter, 38-7

• Last year: Bishop McDevitt 41, Aliquippa 18

Aliquippa (13-0) vs. Dallas (15-0)

7 p.m. Thursday, Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley

Coaches: Mike Warfield, Aliquippa; Rich Mannello, Dallas

2023 March to Mechanisburg: Aliquippa defeated Latrobe in the quarterfinals, Mars in the semifinals and McKeesport in the WPIAL championship game, then beat Selinsgrove in the PIAA semifinals; Dallas defeated Wallenpaupack in the quarterfinals, Nanticoke in the semifinals and Valley View in the District 2 championship game, then beat Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast in the PIAA quarterfinals and Bishop McDevitt in the semifinals

Last week: Aliquippa 52, Selinsgrove 32; Dallas 26, Bishop McDevitt 23 in double overtime

Players to watch: John Tracy, Aliquippa (Sr., 6-0, 160, RB/MLB); Brady Zapoticky, Dallas (Jr., 6-0, 190, QB/DB)

Team notes

• Aliquippa: The Quips earned a third straight trip to the PIAA Class 4A championship game thanks in large part to a strong running attack they showcased in a 20-point win over Selinsgrove in the state semifinals last weekend. Senior running back John Tracy enjoyed a breakout performance with 270 yards rushing on 15 carries and four touchdowns, including a scoring reception, plus junior Tikey Hayes ran for 153 yards on 13 carries and two scores. Senior quarterback Quentin Goode threw for 104 yards and a TD.

• Dallas: The Mountaineers knocked out the defending PIAA 4A champion Bishop McDevitt in a PIAA semifinals thriller last week in double overtime. Junior quarterback Brady Zapoticky threw for 118 yards and two touchdowns, one of which came on a 5-yard pass to Nate Malarkey in the first overtime. Rowan Laubach booted a 26-yard field goal in the second overtime to send Dallas to the PIAA finals. Zapoticky has thrown for 1,879 yards and 25 touchdowns this season while fellow junior Dylan Geskey leads the Mountaineers in rushing with 1,473 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Historic factoids

• This is the first meeting between Aliquippa and Dallas.

• The Quips are 18-8 in the PIAA playoffs. They are 4-5 in state championship games with victories in: 1991 over Hanover, 27-0; in 2003 over Northern Lehigh, 32-27; in 2018 over Middletown, 35-0; and in 2021 over Bishop McDevitt, 34-27. Aliquippa’s losses were in 1988 to Berwick, 13-0; in 2000 to Mount Carmel, 26-6; in 2012 to Wyomissing, 17-14; in 2015 to Southern Columbia, 49-14; and in 2022 to Bishop McDevitt 41-18.

• The Mountaineers are 6-3 all-time in PIAA postseason games. They are 1-1 in state championship games, beating Washington in 1993, 31-7, and losing to Thomas Jefferson in 2019, 46-7.

• Aliquippa is 1-1 all-time against District 2 teams while Dallas is 1-1 all-time against WPIAL teams.

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Dallas County scammed out of $2.4M by cyber criminals

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December 5, 2023

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Dallas County scammed out of $2.4M by cyber criminals

Dallas Co scammed out of $2.4M by cyber criminals

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DALLAS – Dallas County has fallen victim to a cybercrime, and it cost county taxpayers $2.4 million.

Tuesday, behind closed doors, Dallas County Commissioners were briefed on a potential fraudulent payment that was wired after a county employee received a fake email message impersonating one of the county’s partners.

The CBS News Texas I-Team learned the email looked like it was from one of the county’s vendors asking for payment. In reality, it is was a phishing email that ultimately convinced a county employee to wire more than $2-million.

According to a statement from the Dallas County Administrator, Darryl Martin, the county became aware of the incident on November 17 and has turned over all evidence to the F.B.I.

State law requires all government employees to undergo cyber security awareness training. This training includes how to spot phishing emails.

“They are taught that (cyber criminals) can change the name on their email address and what to look out for,” said cyber security expert Ben Singleton. Singleton’s company Net Genius in Arlington is a state certificated cyber security training provider.

“I don’t think the recipient of this email in Dallas had that training. They would have known what to look for,” Singleton said.

The I-Team asked county officials if those who received the fraudulent email had underwent the state mandated training. As of Tuesday evening, the county had not responded to the question.

In October, hackers accessed the Dallas County network and stole data. The cybercriminal organization, Play, has threaten to post the data on the dark web.

Dallas County says this latest incident is not related to the October cyberattack.

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Brian New has been a member of the CBS 11 News team since 2013. In 2017, he was awarded the Lone Star Emmy for best investigative reporter. This is one of 10 Emmy awards Brian has been honored with during his career.

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VOTE: Best Saves from the FC Dallas 2023 Season | FC Dallas

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December 5, 2023

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VOTE: Best Saves from the FC Dallas 2023 Season | FC Dallas

Double Penalty Stop vs. Sporting Kansas City | March 18

The first save candidate we’ll review takes some explaining. Essentially, Maarten Paes conceded a penalty for a foul in the box and then proceeded to save SKC’s spot kick attempt not once but twice. First, Paes denied Willy Agada from 12 yards with a low save down to this left. But, after a VAR review, the kick was ordered to be retaken since Paes had stepped of his line before Agada took the shot. For the second attempt, SKC decided to switch takers and Erik Thommy stepped up. It didn’t make a difference, though, as Paes made ANOTHER fantastic save (this time to his right) to help FCD earn an eventual 2-1 win. Penalties kicks are scored roughly 80% of the time so for Paes to defy the odds twice back-to-back means this is a strong contender.

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