Wells EMS settles federal Medicare fraud case brought by whistleblower for nearly $340K

By: Shawn P. Sullivan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 619

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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WELLS, Maine — Facing allegations of Medicare fraud, Wells Emergency Medical Services has reached a financial settlement with the U.S. government.

The settlement, just under $340,000, allows Wells EMS (WEMS) to avoid what its attorney, Robert Hayes of Drummond Woodsum in Portland, described as a potentially lengthy and costly legal fight.

During a special meeting with the Wells Select Board on Sept. 1, Hayes described the settlement as a “compromise” resulting from a …

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