United States v. Devon Golding

Dr. Devon Northon Golding was convicted of defrauding a health-care benefits program, and of making false statements about the delivery or payment for healthcare benefits. He appeals, arguing the district court 1 abused its discretion in its evidentiary rulings. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

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Dr. Golding, a physician, was an approved Medicare and Medicaid provider. Marietta A. Payne, a registered nurse, worked in his office. While there, Payne saw patients when Dr. Golding was absent from the office. She wrote prescriptions using blank pads he pre-signed.…