A Florida physician assistant has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in a $7.3 million Medicare fraud scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.
Shane Jordan, aged 38 and residing in Orlando, Florida, entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The sentencing by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Laplante is set for March 13, 2025. Jordan was initially charged on September 20, 2024.
Court documents reveal that from February 2021 to May 2024, Jordan operated within a telemedicine company based in Florida. He agreed to sign off on doctor’s orders for cancer genetic testing without considering medical necessity or having an established medical provider-patient relationship with the Medicare beneficiaries involved. His actions were often based solely on brief phone conversations. For each telemedicine "consultation," he received approximately $25, amassing over $212,000 in total earnings. These signed orders facilitated the submission of fraudulent claims amounting to more than $7.3 million to Medicare.
The statute under which Jordan was charged allows for a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and fines up to $250,000 or twice the financial gain derived from the crime. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. The case is being prosecuted by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Ward.