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The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly known as the RICO Act, was initially designed to combat organized crime. However, this case has flipped the script—a healthcare provider now finds himself in the crosshairs. According to the allegations, Dr. Hostin and his colleagues devised a scheme to exploit the healthcare system by performing unnecessary surgeries to receive kickbacks from insurance providers.
Imagery of unsuspecting patients undergoing operations they might not need, all while cash flows like a high-stakes poker game, paints a disheartening picture. For many, the trust placed in medical professionals is critical—learning that this trust may have been misplaced is a bitter pill to swallow.