RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A Richmond psychotherapist was found guilty of committing healthcare fraud over the course of several years. After agreeing on a settlement for additional Virginia Medicaid and Medicare fraud claims, he will pay out over $1 million.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), 72-year-old Daniel Jacobson is a licensed clinical social worker who was previously convicted of criminal healthcare fraud.

He faced further civil claims in connection with alleged Virginia Medicaid and Medicare fraud committed between January 2017 and December 2022.

Per court documents, Jacobson was accused of filing claims for Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement for services that did not occur.

"To support his fraudulent claims, Jacobsen used false psychotherapy progress notes refl

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