Teflyon Cameron, a Georgia chiropractor, sentenced to 43 months in prison
Case involved $14.9 million in fraudulent Medicare claims
Scheme included durable medical equipment and cancer genetic testing fraud
Illegal kickbacks were paid in exchange for patient referrals and signed orders
Case investigated by FBI and HHS-OIG, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna
A 59-year-old chiropractor from Georgia has been sentenced to 43 months in prison for her role in a $14.9 million health care fraud and illegal kickback scheme, federal authorities announced.
Teflyon Cameron, of Powder Springs, Georgia, was sentenced on March 9, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz in federal court in Newark, New Jersey. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna for the District of New Jersey.
Cameron had earlier pleaded guilty on March 2, 2026, to:
Conspiracy to commit health care fraud
Conspiracy to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
These charges stemmed from her participation in a wider network that exploited Medicare through fraudulent billing and unlawful financial arrangements.
According to court documents, Cameron was involved in a scheme that centered on:
Durable medical equipment (DME) such as orthotic braces
Cancer genetic testing referrals
The conspiracy worked by generating medically unnecessary orders for Medicare beneficiaries. These orders were then used to submit claims to Medicare, resulting in approximately $14.9 million in fraudulent claims.
In return, Cameron and others received illegal kickbacks for approving or facilitating these orders, violating federal law designed to protect patients and the integrity of the healthcare system.
As part of the scheme, Cameron:
Signed or authorized orders for medical equipment and genetic tests that were not medically necessary
Participated in arrangements where payments were made in exchange for these referrals
Helped enable the submission of fraudulent Medicare claims
The case highlights how licensed medical professionals can become part of larger fraud networks involving marketers, laboratories, and equipment suppliers.
The case was investigated by:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)
Federal authorities continue to prioritize action against Medicare fraud, kickback schemes, and misuse of diagnostic testing and medical equipment billing.
