Investigating UMDNJ Again For Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey already has a federal monitor overseeing the hospital and medical school because of pervasive fraud and graft, and yet the problems remain. Subpoenas have been issued:

The U.S. attorney opened another investigation into the state's medical university Monday, following allegations the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey overcharged Medicaid and Medicare by millions of dollars -- even while under the supervision of a federal monitor.

Three subpoenas were served on the state institution shortly after 4 p.m. One sought documents, while the others summoned university president William F. Owen and executive vice president Denise V. Rodgers to testify before a grand jury, according to two people familiar with the investigation who declined to be identified because they were not authorized to discuss the matter.

UMDNJ has repeatedly come under investigation for shady practices, including feather bedding. The current problem stems from the possible overcharging of Medicare and Medicaid to the tune of $21 million a year.