HealthSplash CEO Convicted in $1B Medicare Fraud Scheme

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Brett Blackman, the founder of HealthSplash, was convicted on May 13, 2026, for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme valued at approximately $1 billion. This scheme involved generating fraudulent doctors' orders from 2015 to 2020, leading to illegitimate billing of Medicare and federal services. Blackman could face up to 30 years in prison for various charges including conspiracy and health care fraud. His partner, Gary Cox, received a 15-year sentence for his participation in the operation.