Maryland physician settles improper Medicaid billing case for $3M

A Maryland physician and his company pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud and making a false statement to a financial institution Nov. 30, according to the Department of Justice.

As part of a plea agreement, Zahid Aslam, MD, agreed to pay $3.1 million to resolve civil liabilities connected to the operations of his two medical practices: Fast Care Medical Aid Unit and Amna Medical Center, both in Elkton, Md.