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Adam Herman Sentenced 9-24 Months for Medical Fraud

Adam Herman, 45, of Slatington, was sentenced to 9 to 24 months in Pennsylvania state prison followed by four years of probation for posing as a medical professional without valid credentials. Herman treated patients and prescribed medications at personal care and assisted living facilities in Carbon County, submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. Restitution of more than $104,000 was ordered. The investigation revealed improper diagnoses and treatments, including diabetes medications given to non-diabetic patients causing illness and weight loss.