# Brett Blackman Convicted in $450M Medicare Fraud

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-25T23:47:03+00:00
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A federal jury convicted Brett Blackman, founder of HealthSplash, in one of Florida’s largest Medicare fraud schemes, ripping off taxpayers with over $450 million in bogus durable medical equipment claims. Using a prescription-generating platform and foreign call centers, he pressured seniors into accepting unnecessary gear, bribing doctors and suppliers to legitimize fake orders. Now facing up to 30 years in prison and forced repayment, Blackman joins co-defendant Gary Cox, already sentenced to 15 years — as federal crackdowns on healthcare fraud intensify nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dde9dc5395483b99

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