Amniotic wound allografts are human placental tissues that are used to cover and protect wounds, aiding in healing. They act as a protective barrier and when applied, promote tissue regeneration. Expensive, but worth every penny when egregious wounds like diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and burns demand lifesaving solutions. But absolutely not necessary for the average everyday cut, when a band-aid is enough. However, when a medical practitioner uses a amniotic wound allografts instead, the result can be a $15 million Medicare fraud scheme – like Mary Huntly, a healthcare professional who literally exposed her patients to potential harm just to enrich her own pockets.
Hunt was a trusted healthcare provider supposedly focused on wound care. But between September 2022 and April 2024, Huntly applied unnecessary amniotic wound allografts to Medicare beneficiaries. These allografts were obtained through illegal kickbacks and bribes, while through her wound care company, Huntly billed Medicare approximately $14.3 million for these fraudulent procedures. Medicare ultimately paid about $9.1 million based on the false claims.
On July 16, 2025, Huntly pleaded guilty to conspiring to fraudulently bill Medicare for amniotic wound allografts for patients that were medically unreasonable and unnecessary in exchange for illegal health care kickbacks.
Excellent job by the F.B.I and the Department of Health and Human Services- Office of Inspector General in this case.
Today’s Fraud of The Day is based on article “Las Vegas nurse pleads guilty to $14M Medicare fraud scheme” published by KSNV News on July 16, 2025.
A Las Vegas nurse practitioner, Mary Huntly, 67, pleaded guilty to conspiring to fraudulently bill Medicare for amniotic wound allografts that were medically unreasonable and unnecessary, in exchange for illegal health care kickbacks. Huntly was charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and pay and receive health care kickbacks.
United States District Judge James C. Mahan has scheduled her sentencing for October 15, 2025. According to court documents and admissions made by Huntly, she applied medically unnecessary allografts to Medicare beneficiaries, procured through illegal kickbacks and bribes. From September 2022 through April 2024, her wound care company fraudulently billed Medicare approximately $14,333,550, with Medicare paying about $9,105,563 based on those false claims.
