Behind the Bastards

Part Two: The Real Bastard Was Health Insurance Companies All Along

Mar 28, 2024
Delve into the deceptive practices of healthcare fraud and the dark side of fitness services, as a man poses as a doctor to defraud insurance companies. Unraveling an intricate fraudulent scheme, this episode sheds light on the challenges in holding insurers and healthcare providers accountable, with a touch of gratitude and humor sprinkled throughout.
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ANECDOTE

Doc Williams' Early Scams

  • Dr. David Williams, a PhD in kinesiology but not a medical doctor, had a promising start but was fired from a community college job under suspicious circumstances.
  • He then scammed friends and family by getting them to invest in a gym that never materialized.
ANECDOTE

Fake Autism Treatment Bills

  • During his divorce proceedings, Williams' father-in-law discovered fake invoices for autism treatment for Williams' son.
  • Williams had pocketed the reimbursements from the county agency.
ANECDOTE

Abuse and Re-Incarceration

  • After being released from jail, Williams' life seemed to improve as he worked as a personal trainer.
  • However, he later physically abused his son, leading to another prison sentence.
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