Slidell Doctor Sentenced for $6.6 Million Healthcare Fraud

Robert Tassin, M.D. received a prison sentence for a scheme to bill Medicare for unnecessary cancer genetic tests.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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A 67-year-old doctor from Slidell, Louisiana named Robert Tassin, M.D. was sentenced to prison on April 9, 2026 for his role in a $6.6 million healthcare fraud scheme. Tassin was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud by billing Medicare for medically unnecessary cancer genetic (CGx) tests.

Why it matters

Healthcare fraud schemes that target government insurance programs like Medicare can drive up costs for taxpayers and undermine the integrity of the healthcare system. This case highlights the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to prevent fraudulent billing practices that take advantage of vulnerable patients and public funds.

The details

Tassin was part of a conspiracy to defraud Medicare by ordering unnecessary CGx tests and billing the government program for them. The tests were not medically necessary for the patients, but Tassin and his co-conspirators still submitted claims to Medicare, resulting in over $6.6 million in fraudulent payments.

  • Tassin was sentenced on April 9, 2026.

The players

Robert Tassin, M.D.

A 67-year-old doctor from Slidell, Louisiana who was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud.

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The takeaway

This case demonstrates the ongoing need for robust oversight and enforcement to prevent healthcare providers from exploiting government insurance programs through fraudulent billing practices that harm patients and waste taxpayer funds.