Maryland Lab Owner Convicted in $18.7 Million Pandemic Medicare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in the District of Maryland has convicted Patrick Britton-Harr, 42, of Annapolis, Maryland, on multiple counts related to an $18.7 million Medicare fraud scheme. The conviction, handed down on October 19, 2026, stems from fraudulent billing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, involving medically unnecessary and unperformed respiratory tests. This marks Britton-Harr’s second federal fraud conviction in 2026, highlighting a pattern of financial misconduct. The scheme exploited public health resources, with Medicare paying out over $7.2 million on the fraudulent claims.
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