The Verdict and What’s Next
The conviction sends a thunderous message that federal watchdogs are zeroing in on high-tech fraud in healthcare.
Prosecutors Darren C. Halverson and Jennifer Burns, representing the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, led the charge for the government, painting Cox as a calculated manipulator who used digital innovation not to cure, but to con.
Cox’s defense was handled by Hector L. Flores of Barzee Flores PA and G.P. Della Fera, but the jury wasn’t swayed.
Sentencing is expected to follow in the coming months. Given the sheer size of the fraud, Cox could face decades behind bars, potentially becoming a cautionary tale for would-be cybercriminals lurking in the healthcare sector.
