In a story of perhaps the most ghastly greed ever discussed on this podcast, here's a look at the healthcare scheme concocted and executed by Michael Drobot, a once-respected and nationally-recognized hospital administrator and owner.

Through self-dealing, bribery and a complete lack of ethics, Drobot managed to build a billion-dollar con empire that severely undermined the trustworthiness of the healthcare system.

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Episode References:

Michael Drobot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Drobot

Convicted Leader of Billion-Dollar Health Care Scam to Plead Guilty to Violating Court Forfeiture Order by Illegally Selling His Luxury Cars: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/convicted-leader-billion-dollar-health-care-scam-plead-guilty-violating-court

Imprisoned CdM man faces new federal charges for illegally selling luxury cars after fraud conviction: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2019-07-26/imprisoned-newport-beach-man-faces-new-federal-charges-for-illegally-selling-luxury-cars-after-medical-fraud

Former Hospital Owner Sentenced to over 5 Years in Prison for Orchestrating Scheme that Paid over $40 Million in Illegal Kickbacks to Doctors, Other Medical Professionals for Spinal Surgery Referrals: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/former-hospital-owner-sentenced-over-5-years-prison-orchestrating-scheme-paid-over-40