Fraud, Felonies and Murder: True Crime in the Medical World From the Medical Investigators Notebook
Release Date: 01/30/2025
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Ever wonder what really goes on behind the closed doors of a hospital? Join Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung as we delve into the dark side of healthcare with Bruce Sackman, a seasoned medical center investigator who's seen it all. From the mundane to the truly shocking, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the crimes plaguing our hospitals. Hear firsthand accounts of investigations into fraud, bribery, thefts, drug diversions, and even internet scams targeting vulnerable patients. This isn't just about numbers and statistics; it's about the real people affected by these crimes. We'll also explore the sensitive and complex issue of sexual abuse within the medical field of Dr. Robert Hader, OBGYN from Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, who had 245 complaints of sexual misconduct and was STILL ABLE TO PRACTICE! Bruce shares chilling stories from the trenches, revealing the intricate webs of deceit woven within the healthcare system. We'll also touch upon high-profile cases, including a brief discussion of the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare's CEO outside a New York City hotel.
More about Bruce Sackman:
Bruce Sackman served as the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, Northeast Field Office until May 2005 when he retired after 32 years’ service. In this capacity, he was responsible for all major criminal investigations involving VA from West Virginia to Maine. During his tenure he was involved in hundreds of investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption, false claims, thefts, patient assaults, pharmaceutical drug diversions and suspicious hospital deaths.
Bruce is a former self-employed licensed private investigator in New York City specializing in healthcare related matters. Under contract he had directed major investigations for a large New York metropolitan regional healthcare system.
He is the co-author of the book “Behind the Murder Curtain, Special Agent Bruce Sackman
Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans”.
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